That's Shanghai - August 2019

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AUGUST 2019

I’LL HAVE A NEW BODY

(I’LL HAVE A NEW LIFE)

China's Cosmetic Surgery Boom

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Editor's Note “Y

our face is your rice bowl,” so goes the Chinese proverb. In this month’s cover story Bryan Grogan, with help from Jack Douglas and Yihan Chen, explore how your appearance affects your job prospects and earning potential. And how people change their appearance in order to maximize them (p36).

Elsewhere Grogan talks to The Shanghai Free Taxi author Frank Langfitt. NPR’s Langfitt in turn talked to a wide array of

characters in modern China – by way of offering them a free taxi ride – in order to better understand a country on the move (p10).

For the foodies out there, Cristina Ng enlightens us on how a food processor can magically transform frozen slices of bananas into a whipped custardy treat in minutes. Five cooling recipes are presented for you to lighten this oppressive summer heat (p54).

There are some interesting

AUGUST new restaurants to check out too, including Austin Hu’s Heritage

by Madison, which is already proving to be a hit, check them all out from p57. And Logan R. Brouse presents the history of the mai tai, and the tiki war it kicked off in California (p61).

As always, there is plenty more besides. Enjoy!

Ned Kelly

Hourly updates on news, current affairs and general weirdness from around Shanghai and China.

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THE WRAP

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6 CITY

14 LIFE & STYLE

7 MAKING HISTORY

18 YOU PACKING?

China tops UNESCO World Heritage List

Go back to school in style with these bags

10 GABBY CABBIE

20 GO WEST

Frank Langfitt’s The Shanghai Free Taxi

Gansu’s Golden City of Lanzhou

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24 ARTS

50 EAT & DRINK

28 THERE AND BACK

54 OH, YOU SMOOTHIE

The fin.’s Yuto Uchino on keeping an open heart

Delicious drink recipes to cool you off

32 SOMEWHERE OUT WEST

57 NEW RESTAURANTS

First International Film Festival breaks barriers

Austin Hu is back with an instant hit

36 COVER STORY NEW BODY: NEW LIFE China’s cosmetic surgery boom

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62 EVENTS

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AUG 23-24

Westlife

Snow Patrol

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SEP 7

Madagascar: The Musical

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CITY

ALL HAIL!

The Shanghai Free Taxi, P10

JAMES HARDEN

P8

URBAN DICTIONARY

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TALES OF THE CITY

WORLD HERITAGE HOT SPOT

China Tops UNESCO World Heritage Site List

By Tristin Zhang

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ow old is Chinese civilization? A Chinese history student would tell you five millennia – but likely without providing any concrete proof. Well now we have official confirmation, thanks to the World Heritage Committee. The Archeological Ruins of Liangzhu City, located in today’s Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, was inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List on July 6.

Dating back as far as 3,300 BCE, the archeological site has been deemed strong evidence in support of Chinese civilization’s 5,000-year-long history. According to UNESCO: “Located in the Yangtze River Basin on the southeastern coast of the country, the archeological ruins of Liangzhu (circa 3,300-2,300 BCE) reveal an early regional state with a unified belief system based on

rice cultivation in Late Neolithic China. These ruins are an outstanding example of early urban civilization expressed in earthen monuments, urban planning, a water conservation system and a social hierarchy expressed in differentiated burials in cemeteries within the property.”

The 14.3-square-kilometer site, which was first discovered in 1936, includes the remains of 11 dams, cemetery sites, a water conservancy system and walls that are evidence of an early Chinese urban civilization.

The announcement, which took place in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, was made a day after another Chinese site – Migratory Bird Sanctuaries along the Coast of Yellow Sea-Bohai Gulf of China – was listed as a World Heritage Site during the multi-day

conference.

Six other sites from Bahrain, Australia, India, Indonesia, Japan and Laos also made it onto the prestigious list. With the addition of the Liangzhu archeological site, China now tops UNESCO’s World Heritage List with a total of 55 sites, followed by Italy with 54 recognized sites.

The site is open to the public, but only allows 3,000 tourists to visit per day, and bookings must be made online.

So how many Chinese UNESCO World Heritage sites have you visited? Take our quiz to find out just how much of a seasoned China traveler you are by scanning the QR code.

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THE BUZZ RANDOM NUMBER

300,000

...is the number of Didi drivers that were removed from the line of duty in the wake of several tragic incidents involving the deaths of female Didi passengers in 2018. According to reports, the fired drivers did not meet the ride-hailing company’s new safety standards. Didi Chuxing received widespread criticism after back-to-back incidents last year resulted in two murdered passengers, with the public accusing the mobility enterprise of valuing profits over human lives. The backlash resulted in a safety overhaul that saw the elimination of its ‘Hitch’ ride-sharing service, and a temporary ban on late-night pick-ups. Other safety measures included the addition of audio recording in all Didi vehicles and a panic button that can be triggered within the Didi app. Passengers and drivers also have the option to block one another if they are dissatisfied with the interaction.

DON’T YOU KNOW WHO I AM?

James Harden NBA superstar James Harden concluded his China summer tour with a lane violation.

Seriously, we couldn’t make this stuff up. Photos surfaced on Chinese social media of Harden and his entourage cruising the streets of Shanghai on electric motorbikes. Unfortunately, it appears the Houston Rocket’s starter committed a foul in the eyes of city traffic police by driving on the opposite side of the road and not wearing a helmet. One photo shows a traffic cop seemingly reprimanding Harden in the middle of an intersection while he’s on the bike. While Harden is known to take an extra step (or five) on the hardwood, this traffic referee wasn’t having any of it. Harden was quick to acknowledge the traffic violation, taking to his official Weibo account to apologize.

QUOTE OF THE MONTH

“The traffic police officer did not use force or verbally abuse the man, but the laowai was fierce nonetheless”

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So said an eyewitness to an attack on a traffic policeman by a foreign student in Fuzhou, Fujian province last month. The incident occurred after the male student – who is from Egypt – was caught driving with another person on an electric scooter, which is against local traffic rules. The poorly behaved laowai refused to cooperate and started a physical conflict with the law enforcement officer. According to the Beijing News, the foreign student is currently studying at the International College of Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University. In light of the event, the student, identified by the name Younes, was given an in-school suspension, according to a notice published on the university’s website on July 12.

E D I T E D B Y M A T T H E W B O S S O N S / C I T Y @ U R B A N A T O M Y. C O M

bolixin / bōlíxīn / 玻璃心 n. a person who is overly sensitive about criticism and reacts strongly to any mildly negative feedback Great vacation photos! Your girlfriend looks much younger than you.

What are you saying? Are you saying I’m not good enough for her?!

No, it was just a casual observation.

Don’t be such a bolixin.

How can you disrespect me like that?!

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ocial media has made online arguing a favored national pastime. After every WeChat headline and every Douyin video, there is a “What do you think?” or “Who do you agree with?” that follows. (And don’t lie, sometimes you click on a headline just to see the comment section).

As with all arguments, someone has to lose. Veteran keyboard warriors understand that online arguing tends to be more vicious than its real-life equivalent (and manage to not have their feelings hurt too much).

However, there are also thin-skinned people who are not used to the style of arguing in Douyin comments, where it can go straight from “I think milk tea in Beijing malls is overpriced” to “You will always be poor, you loser” in seconds.

The internet calls these unfortunate individuals bolixin, which literally means ‘heart made of glass.’ Like delicate glass vases, their hearts are fragile and can shatter at the softest of blows.

It’s easy to identify bolixin in real life.

Their brows twist and lock at mild criticism; their eyes swell with tears after comments like “I find what you said problematic”; they can storm off with hands covering their an-

guished faces at any sign of disagreement.

It is a touch harder to identify these tender and sensitive souls online. Sometimes they disappear after negative comments, or lash out uncontrollably at other times with passive-aggressive phrases. Bolixin tend to leave over-dramatic and emotionally highoctave responses like “You’ve ruined my life,” “How can people be so mean?” and “The whole world is against me.”

It is unclear how some can still be this sensitive online in this day and age. (Maybe they live in areas that only got internet connection fairly recently). Generally, they are thought to have a negative self-image and a heightened sense of self-protection. In their crusade of protecting their own ego, they forget to think about whether the comment section should matter that much. Other dwellers of the comment section mark out bolixin like minefields to avoid.

If you have trouble taking a joke sometimes or get no response when you post something online, ask yourself if you are a bolixin, because Douyin comment sections are not for the thin-skinned! Mia Li

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CIT Y | F E AT URE

SHANGH TAXI Cabbing Around China With NPR Reporter Frank Langfitt

By Bryan Grogan

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GHAI T

here are many ways to see China.

You can ride a slow train and absorb all that the country has to offer. You can hop aboard the high-speed rail and watch the endless expanse of the Chinese countryside flash by in a blur. You can fly from North to South, East to West. Frank Langfitt, a reporter with National Public Radio, chose the lesser trodden route during his time working as a China correspondent from 2011-2016: he drove a taxi.

In the course of driving people around Shanghai and other parts of East and Central China, Langfitt documented his experiences and his interactions with passengers from all walks of life in a fascinating travelogue slash meditation on modern China – The Shanghai Free Taxi: Journeys with the Hustlers and Rebels of the New China.

Langfitt, now based in London with NPR, has spent much of his recent professional life settling in, and attempting

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to understand, foreign countries.

“I had traveled through Europe with my family when I was just 10 – this was 1974 – and it made a big impression on me. When I became a reporter, I decided I wanted to see the world and witness history, but didn’t know where to go,” he tells us, giving the backstory behind his itchy feet.

“So, back in the early 1990s, I asked my dad. ‘China,’ he answered without pausing. ‘China has the world’s largest population, the world’s fastest-growing economy, and its foreign currency reserves are up to USD500 million. China is the future. It’s going to change the world.’”

And so, he headed East, not once, but twice.

Langfitt’s first stint living in China came between 1997 and 2002, when he worked as a China correspondent for the Baltimore Sun.

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“My first visit to Shanghai was in the late 1990s, when it was still sleepy. I remember walking the Bund with Julie (Langfitt’s wife). Nearly all the storefronts were empty. There was furniture piled up amid cobwebs. Clothes hung in the windows of the Customs House. I said to my wife that one day the Bund would again be one of the world’s great waterfronts. I had no idea that that day was just a decade away.”

As Langfitt explains in the opening chapter of the book, foreigners in China are not allowed to drive taxis, so he creates a new business model – free taxi rides in exchange for conversation. Not his first time driving a taxi (Langfitt was a cab driver in Philadelphia in the early ’80s), he quickly finds passengers who are both bemused by, and willing to benefit from his unorthodox mode of transportation. Reference the signs that Langfitt has plastered all over his free taxi – Mianfei Aixinche (free compassion vehicle).

His previous experience of a much different China helps to put a lot of the recent development that has occurred in the country into context for readers. Langfitt guides us through topics like suzhi, the Chinese term used to describe a person’s inner character. He peppers his descriptions with elucidatory examples of how selfishness and competitiveness are affecting folks who live in and around cities like Shanghai, and makes reference to well-known examples of 12 | AUGUST 2019 | WWW.THATSMAGS.COM

low suzhi, such as the dreadful hit-and-run incident that resulted in the death of a small child in Foshan.

“Suzhi came up because a taxi driver blocked me on a small rural road. I nearly rolled my vehicle trying to back up, and he absolutely did not care. I delved into the question of how people treat each other in cities because a psychologist I drove had the classic experience of falling on a street, and sitting in the road for 25 minutes and no one stopping to help her.”

While we are not lacking in books that address these phenomena, it is Langfitt’s skill with the written word and his ability to establish ideas through vivid examples – such as when he talks about Buddhist monks releasing fish into the Huangpu River, only for them to be captured once again by hungry, or entrepreneurial, fishermen farther downstream – that sets his work apart.

These quirky stories can, at times, have a bit of a negative ring to them, but this is anything but a negative book.

“I think the book comes at a very good time,” Langfitt says, “in that it provides readers a window for understanding the complexity, nuance and struggles of ordinary Chinese people at a time when the news is naturally focused on the tense geopolitics around China’s rapid rise.”

It is pretty clear, through our interactions with Langfitt, and also the very socia-

ble means by which he aims to better understand modern China, that he is a talker, a social beast. While the parables that he tells do sometimes criticize societal issues in the country, he also shines a light on the people, the personal stories which shaped and now define the ambition, hustle and upward mobility of the Middle Kingdom. We can point towards characters like Guo, a mother who has overcome countless obstacles and setbacks to raise two successful lawyers, as an example.

Elsewhere, Langfitt addresses the competitive element in Chinese society through the story of a used car salesmen called Beer.

While he expresses some distaste for Beer’s shady and dishonest negotiation tactics, he takes the time to establish Beer’s story, the origins of his funky name and the trials and tribulations that he faces on a regular basis living in Shanghai.

The essence of the story sees Langfitt chase down the Chinese Dream across provinces, from the city to the field. And what conclusion does he eventually come to?

“It’s harder to achieve, just like the American Dream today. There is not as much social mobility, especially if you are a migrant in Shanghai, as so many of my characters are,” he tells us, adding “I think many middle-class Chinese have a dream beyond money and national rejuvenation.”

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LIFE &

STYLE

LANZHOU

Gansu’s Golden City, P20

RIHANNA P16

PACKS BACK P18

SPOTLIGHT

PIOTR BLASZAK AND NIALL HIGGINS Cofounders of Zai Level Interview by Phoebe Kut

Piotr Blaszak and Niall Higgins are the co-founders of new Shenzhen-based urban streetwear company Zai Level. Launched at the start of 2018, Zai Level takes inspiration from common Chinese phrases to craft fun, ironic statement pieces. At the heart of the brand is their mission to ‘Clothe Your Character,’ which means to wear what speaks to you, your style and your personality. Zai Level promotes freedom from fear or anxiety, encourages one to seize the moment and challenges you to go out and engage with the world. Here, we chat with Blaszak about the brand.

What’s your backstory?

Niall and I cofounded the company after we graduated in 2017. We’re based in Shenzhen, but actually started the company in London.

Our paths crossed at Peking University in Shenzhen. After school we didn’t want to pursue ‘normal careers,’ and decided we wanted to try something entrepreneurial; we thought ‘Hey, this is the best time for it since we’re still young.’ I’m from Poland originally, and Niall’s from Ireland, but we both fell in love with China.

For Zai Level’s logo, shi (世) is the main character used. Why was zai (在) not used instead?

Our logo consists of three components, shi – which means the world, zai – to be present, and level – the degree to which you are present in this world. The original idea was to live in the present, not worry about the past or think about the future that much.

Our main source of creativity is Chinese calligraphy, and, at the moment, there are not many brands using Chinese characters.

I think Chinese culture is becoming more popular; there are so many people studying the language and visiting China. Currently on the market you can find a lot of [clothing with] Japanese or Korean characters – but not many with Chinese, and that’s where we thought we could explore something here.

How are you selling to clients?

Right now we have our website and a small Taobao store, but we’re mainly getting traffic from our Instagram. We offer free international shipping! Eventually, we’d like to get into brick and mortar stores, we’re searching for partners right now.

Do you guys speak Chinese fluently?

Yeah, I speak Chinese fluently, and even passed the sixth level of HSK [chuckle]. I was

studying in Germany doing my bachelor’s, and that’s where I started learning Chinese.

After attending Peking University for my exchange year, I got completely hooked. I’d say it’s been about five, six years of studying Chinese almost daily. Niall is conversational as well.

Who is the main audience of Zai Level?

Our main audience is Westerners; people who are interested in China, have studied here or who are nostalgic about Chinese culture. Interestingly, generally speaking from what we observed, Chinese people don’t wear streetwear with Chinese characters. We use many quirky Chinese expressions combined with Western sayings like ‘qing wu jing huang’ (请勿惊慌) which means ‘please don’t panic’ and is in the same vein as the Western phrase ‘keep calm and carry on’.

What has the reception been like for your products?

It’s been great – I would even say amazing!

Since we have no outside investments, we’ve done a lot with our resources and we’ve been pretty successful; we grew our Instagram following from the ground up to over 5,000 followers.

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STYLE RADAR COVET

UNDER THE LENS

Garbage Rules

Feeling the Heat

Converse is a fashion mainstay across the world, and the shoe company’s new environmentally-conscious launch is sure to score points with street fashionistas and environmentalists alike. The Renew collection boasts a fully recyclable upper, as each pair is constructed from roughly 11 plastic bottles.

These bottles are crushed into plastic flakes and spun into fibers, which are used to create the canvas portion of the shoe. The always popular Chuck Taylor Ox and High Top are redesigned in a range of exciting colors, giving sneakerheads an introduction to the rising sustainable fashion wave, especially amid China’s recent garbage-sorting regulations.

After all, like the campaign’s catchphrase inked and embroidered on the sneakers reads, “Life’s too short to waste.”

With Jinan summers reaching 35 degrees Celsius, it’s no surprise that the public is donning the ‘Beijing bikini,’ a summertime trend of men rolling up their shirts and showing off their bellies in an attempt to cool down.

However, Jinan authorities are now cracking down on this summer phenomenon, citing the Beijing bikini as being uncivilized to the point of lowering the city’s image. Those baring their midriffs, alongside other unseemly occurrences such as taking off shoes to air out one’s feet, will face punishment. Many Weibo users agree with this new regulation, with one user writing that the Beijing bikini puts women off men, although others have said the ban is simply too excessive.

> www.converse.com.cn

OVERHEARD

Image via @nowhybecausechina/Instagram

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“Let’s just say she’s beautiful and leave it at that. Too much nonsense has been said already” …writes one Weibo user in response to the controversy surrounding Harper’s Bazaar China’s latest cover, featuring Rihanna dressed in a reimagining of traditional Chinese outfits.

The reveal of the publication’s August 2019 cover has prompted a heated debate over cultural appropriation. In light of the tone-deaf name of Kim Kardashian’s Kimono shapewear line, some Twitter and Instagram users have accused Rihanna of borrowing elements from a culture to which she does not belong. Other netizens have defended the star, arguing this was, rather, a conscious collaboration with a team of Chinese stylists and artists for a Chinese magazine. Nonetheless, Rihanna’s Weibo fans have praised her appearance with a barrage of smiley faces and thumbs-ups.

HOT ON TAOBAO

Lazy Alien Head Pillow We get it. You want some peace and quiet every now and then, to completely zone out and drift off to sleep. Luckily for you, Taobao has a super-hot item that can aid in this noble naptime quest: the lazy alien head pillow.

Much like you’d put on your winter beanie, this head cushion slips right over your face, encapsulating your noggin in a soft cushion while leaving your nose and mouth free to breathe.

Ideal for those afternoon office naps next to your co-worker who sleeps with the light on (looking at you, Karen), this pillow will have you snoozing up a storm. You can also take it on your next plane or train trip, although you’ll be pretty vulnerable to anyone sizing up your personal items while your eyes are on ‘pillow nine.’

One thing to note: Expect your hair to be a mess after throwing on this thick head sock. On the head pillow’s product listing, the full name includes Chinese idol Chen Xuedong, a movie star known to have some funky hairdos.

The reaction online has been a mixed bag, with some loving the head pillow’s comfortable material while others can’t get past the look. “The product is good, but when I’m wearing it, I can’t help but feel a little shameful,” commented one user. > The Lazy Alien Head Pillow is available on Taobao by searching 陈学冬午休 懒人外星人睡觉枕头

(Chen Xuedong wuxiu lanren waixingren shuijiao zhentou) for RMB39.

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LIFE & STYLE | FASHION

PACK SMART

10 Backpacks for Travel, School or Your Daily Commute Compiled by Phoebe Kut

Whether you’re looking for a new work bag or heading back to school, choosing the right backpack is essential.

Beis RMB467 beistravel.com

Off-White RMB1,755 ssense.com/en-cn

Côte & Ciel RMB12,074 ssense.com/en-cn

The North Face RMB1,398 thenorthface.com.cn

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Arc’teryx RMB900 arcteryx.com/cn/en

Lululemon RMB1,280 lululemon.cn

Herschel RMB989 herschel.world.tmall.com Herschel RMB528 herschel.world.tmall.com

Adidas RMB999 adidas.com.cn

Fila RMB539 fila.cn

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L IF E & S T Y L E | T R AV E L

GANSU‘S GOLDEN CITY Get Lost in Lanzhou

by Jesse Pottinger

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estled in the mountainous upper reaches of the Yellow River, Lanzhou is the industrial capital city of Gansu province and acts as a major center for transport, connecting China’s East and West. Once known as the Golden City, it was a key stopping point on the northern Silk Road, and has a fascinating 2,000-year-long history during which it came under the rule of Tibetan, Mongolian and Chinese empires.

Today, Lanzhou’s urban area is home to nearly 3 million residents and is an important contributor to China’s petrochemical and heavy industries. The city is also the heart of Gansu culture, renowned for its culinary delicacies, historical heritage and architecture. Hui Muslims make up a significant portion of the population, and their influence can be felt throughout Lanzhou.

Several beautiful and distinct mosques dot the city – notably Xiguan, Qiaomen, Lingmingtan and Lanzhou Water Mosque – and some of the most famous local dishes come from the Hui people.

It is also the site of the first permanent bridge to cross the Yellow River, as well as two impressive waterwheels, the older of which was invented by Duan Xu during the Ming Dynasty.

White Pagoda Mountain is home to the famous White Pagoda Temple that sits on its summit. The 17-meter-tall brick structure was erect-

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ed in memory of a Tibetan lama who died in Lanzhou during a journey to Mongolia, where he was to meet with Genghis Khan. The mountain is also famous for its ‘three treasures,’ the Elephant Leather Drum, bronze bells and Chinese redbud tree, the latter of which unfortunately died as a result of dry weather. Other famous parks in the city include Wuquan Mountain Park, Binhe Park and Lanzhou Yintan Wetland Park. Indeed, one could spend weeks wandering through Lanzhou’s numerous green spaces alone.

For history lovers, Gansu Provincial Museum is home to over 350,000 artifacts, many related to the Silk Road, the Stone Age and natural sciences, and features a rotation of temporary exhibitions throughout the year. Peckish travelers can head to Zhengning Lu in the evening to gorge on a smorgasbord of local eats, or visit the night market on Hezheng Jie, where rows of open-air stalls offer both food and Chinese goods. For those willing to venture outside the city limits, Bingling Si, a collection of cave grottoes containing intricate Buddhist mural paintings, lies 50 kilometers to the northwest. Or head toward the Gobi Desert and explore the western terminus of the Great Wall. Whatever your calling, Lanzhou has the answer.

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Qiaomen Mosque You’d be remiss to pass through Lanzhou without paying a visit to one of the city’s many mosques, each with its own particular grandeur. Among them, Qiaomen Mosque is one of the oldest, thought to be built in the Ming dynasty under the reign of Emperor Hongwu (1368-1398). Ever since, there has been some form of mosque in Qiaomen Xiang where the Qiaomen Mosque sits today, though it has been significantly expanded, particularly in 1722 under Emperor Kangxi. Qiaomen Mosque adheres to a traditional Chinese architectural style, as does Lingmingtang Mosque – another site that is well worth a visit. But if you’re interested in buildings with a more Arabian-inspired design, be sure to check out Lanzhou Water Mosque, situated near White Pagoda Mountain. Additionally, Xiguan Mosque, which draws influence from both Chinese and Islamic architecture, is rumored to have some of the best noodles in town, as well as an exquisite bakery around the corner.

Zhongshan Bridge The first permanent bridge across the Yellow River, construction of Zhongshan Bridge began in 1907 and finished in 1909 with the assistance of German engineers, and using only materials shipped from Germany.

Originally called the Lanzhou Iron Bridge over the Yellow River (hats off for the creativity), it was later renamed Zhongshan Bridge in honor of Dr. Sun Yat-sen. Though it no longer services vehicle traffic, the bridge remains an iconic structure and cultural symbol and is accessible for pedestrians, making for a relaxing walk with views of the mountains, river and cityscape. Try to visit after sunset, when the structure is illuminated with ever-changing colored lights.

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The Hangzhou Producer On Punk Roots and Cinematic Influences

By Bryan Grogan

Known for combining punk and industrial elements with techno and experimental club music, FunctionLab have quickly become one of the most talked-about independent music labels in the country. As one of the co-founders of the label, Guan has had a major impact on the club scene in both his base in Hangzhou and farther afield in Shanghai. With his latest release, Tuning Forks, he creates a very peculiar atmosphere, which feeds into a world of sound. We linked up with Guan to talk more about his own taste in music, and the direction of his label, FunctionLab. What was your interest in music growing up?

I first started making music about eight years ago. When I graduated from high school, I was playing in a punk band. I was a guitarist and occasionally a lead singer. At that time, I played with GG Lobster (now one of the partners of FunctionLab). I rarely listened to electronic music, and never went to a club.

But I suddenly found that techno, synth punk and punk share a common spirit, so I started trying to make my club music.

Tell us about the FunctionLab setup?

The core members of FunctionLab are Juan Plus One, GG Lobster and me, who were all punk musicians. We were good friends before we began to make electronic music. Juan and I found that Hangzhou’s clubs were filled with foreign artists, so we wanted to hold local DJ activities and founded FunctionLab. Because we were both producers, we decided to distribute as well as make party music.

What we want to do most is to motivate young people in Hangzhou to engage with

“If I had to do only one thing, I might die”

avant-garde music, because we find that all culturally mature cities like Shanghai and Beijing have groups of pioneering young people who do this.

Right now, in China, there seem to be quite a few producers who combine rock music elements with club music. Would you say that you also straddle this line of combining industrial, hardcore music with techno and what we might call typical club music?

We all grew up listening to rock and roll and playing in bands. Although I don’t play in a band now, rock music still has a significant influence on my creations. Because we have experienced the pleasure of rock and roll’s emotional catharsis, that feeling still influences our thinking. When I am creating music, I care more about the emotions of music rather than the style. It doesn’t matter if it can be categorized as punk, techno or industrial music; I’m just trying to express my feelings. If I had to do only one thing, I might die.

Your music is very picturesque. Do you find inspiration from cinema, TV or art for the kind of vibe you want to create?

Yes, the movies that have influenced me the most are older movies, such as Kill Bill, The Holy Mountain and other sci-fi or cult movies.

Cinema has been very helpful for creating a sense of ritual in my music.

What does FunctionLab have planned for the rest of 2019?

FunctionLab plans to release more than six records in 2019. We are also trying to collaborate more with foreign artists, as we want to focus more on reaching out beyond China. At the end of this year, I, myself, will release a new EP with Merrie Records, and I am still planning a tour.

Listen to Guan’s new album Tuning Forks by scanning the QR code:

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Shanghai Fortress This highly anticipated sci-fi film has been tipped as the next big blockbuster success in China. Set in the future, residents in Shanghai fight against an ongoing attack by insidious alien forces, who are attempting to harvest a precious hidden energy found on Earth. With Shanghai standing as the last hope for mankind, this film is a prime example of soft power in Chinese cinema and should cause much debate. While all of these aspects make the film exciting in itself, you can also get hyped to catch Kris Wu’s former bandmate and star of Matt Damon-fronted The Great Wall Lu Han as a soldier in the fight for mankind.

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Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw It’s no secret that the Fast & Furious series has been hugely successful in China over the past few years. Dwayne Johnson, aka The Rock, returns in his role as law enforcer Luke Hobbs, teaming up with former antagonist Deckard Shaw, played by Jason Statham, to take down genetically and technologically advanced Idris Elba who is in possession of a dangerous chemical weapon. Expect all the best parts of the Fast & Furious series to coagulate here: cars, action and plenty of explosions.

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“Many people are asking why there is no Mushu the dragon and no singing, but some people say that making such an adaptation may be closer to the truth and closer to history” The internet was abuzz with conversation after the release of the first trailer for the live-action remake of popular Disney film Mulan. While some were disappointed to see notable character omissions from the original Disney animated film, released in 1998, netizens in China are reportedly excited to see whether the film can match up to the original folk tale of Mulan.

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Hao After the enormous success of Chinese blockbuster The Wandering Earth earlier this year, a loose adaption of the novella written by award-winning sci-fi author Liu Cixin, a renewed drive to have the author’s most famous works, celebrated trilogy Remembrance of Earth’s Past, made into a TV series has reportedly borne fruit. According to an approval document from the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television, referenced in an article by Caixin Global, YooZoo Pictures will begin shooting the TV drama in September of this year, with the production cycle set to last for 12 months.

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Pace Gallery has closed its expansive 22,000-square-foot space in Beijing’s 798 Art District. The gallery initially opened in the capital back in 2008, becoming the first US contemporary art space to make its way to the Middle Kingdom. It will maintain an office and a viewing space in Beijing, however, continuing to represent and support its locally-based artists, with plans to collaborate with other spaces in Beijing in the future, a spokesperson at the gallery told That’s. Pace Gallery founder Arne Glimcher said that the Chinese mainland’s exorbitant luxury tax rate on art purchases is a huge stumbling block for the development of China’s art industry.

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Wang Leehom

Chinese Pride Wang was born in Rochester, New York into an affluent immigrant family from Taiwan. He is often hailed by Chinese media as a role model for the Chinese diaspora because of his optimistic outlook and successful career.

Descendent of the Dragon His cover of the Mandarin song, ‘Descendent of the Dragon,’ contributed greatly to his popularity, and, along with his use of Chinese musical instruments like the erhu, is a must-see at his concerts.

Violin Prodigy Wang picked up the stringed instrument at 6 years old and became a violinist for a youth orchestra at 13, at which age he composed his first song.

Many a young heart has been enthralled by Chinese-American singer Wang Leehom. He got his start in show business in the mid ’90s, and quickly became known for his heartfelt love songs. This July, Wang joined the team of mentors in the much-loved TV talent show Sing! China, which has helped to bring the Taiwanbased musician back into the spotlight. Here are five fast facts about the handsome Mandopop icon.

Top Student Many young Chinese students look up to Wang, in part because he himself was an excellent young man. He won the National Merit Scholarship and graduated from two prestigious institutes of higher education – Williams College and Berklee College of Music.

Average Film Director Besides his music career, Wang has also made his name in cinema and has appeared in Ang Lee’s Lust, Caution and Michael Mann’s Blackhat, acting alongside Chris Hemsworth. His first go at directing, with Chinese film Love in Disguise was, to put it mildly, unsuccessful.

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THERE AND BACK The fin.’s Yuto Uchino on Keeping an Open Heart and Exploring New Places

By Valerie Osipov

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he fin. is no new player in the vast catalog of indie music, especially as a popular touring act in China over the past few years. The two-piece dream-pop band out of Kobe, Japan have been making music since 2012, when the group initially formed and released a single track on Soundcloud. After accumulating a steady fanbase online for their ethereal style of mellow indie rock, The fin. went on to debut their first self-released EP Glowing on the Shore, followed by a full-length album titled Days With Uncertainty in 2014. That same year, the band performed at Japan’s Fuji Rock Festival.

Inspired by the lazy chillwave perfected by modern indie bands like Washed Out and groovy synth-driven dance pop of the ’80s, The fin. deals in softly textured soundscapes that are both melancholy and uplifting by nature. Tracks like ‘Night Time,’ the hit single from Days With Uncertainty, are effortless and beautiful, rocking sweetly with emotion and honeyed guitar riffs.

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After a couple of EP releases, the band picked up and relocated to London in 2017 to hone their craft and further develop their sound. It wasn’t until early last year that they finally debuted their second full-length album, There, produced by Briton Bradley Spence, who is known for working with artists like Jamiroquai, Radiohead and alt-J. More recently, the band dropped a new single called ‘Come Further,’ a lush lo-fi track that could easily be mistaken for a lost Tame Impala B-side.

The band’s current members include lead vocalist Yuto Uchino and bassist Kaoru Nakazawa, who was formerly the drummer before the departure of their original bassist Takayasu Taguchi in 2017. One of the core members, guitarist Ryosuke Odagaki, also left the band this past March, a surprising announcement that came via the band’s official Twitter account.

Riding the highs and lows, The fin. is touring again this year in support of There, and find themselves returning to China. We checked in with lead vocalist Uchino to see what the London-based band’s been up to since their move and the process of crafting their latest record.

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Welcome back to China! What are you most looking forward to while touring here again?

Thank you very much! The greatest thing about [going on] a big tour is that it’s unpredictable.

You can develop not only your shows, but also your character while on tour. I always feel so far away from home when I’m in China – in a good way, of course. I think it’s always easy to find new emotions and sensations when you’re in unfamiliar places.

You’ve said before that English isn’t your first language, but it’s your first music language. Can you elaborate more on that?

Do you find you can express more with your lyrics?

I think so, because my music library is full of English songs. I used to write in Japanese, but I didn’t feel it fit right, in terms of rhythm, I guess. I didn’t [even] like to sing in the first place, until I started to write and sing in English. I [originally] just wanted to become a guitarist. It’s much more natural to sing and write songs in English now.

is a bit closed and different, so sometimes people forget to open up their hearts.

Also, I’m really interested in seeing how humans develop this world and how it works, so I want to keep learning.

There are so many things that you don’t see unless you jump into it.

Your long-awaited new album There came out last March. How did you approach this record compared to your earlier material?

I recorded almost every piece on my own in my studio, which I used to have in Tokyo, and mixed and produced everything in London. It’s always exciting and easy to work with producers Bradley Spence and Alexander Beitzke. They’re just great. I respect them so much and hope to work with them more in the future.

That was my very first time working with someone else, as I was recording and mixing the previous album alone. It

turned out so well, and I learned so many things from the producers.

I wrote this album while I was touring the US and Asia. I found so many walls [and obstacles] in front of me, and I wanted to overcome them by expressing [my emotions] through music. I was really cautious about being honest and pure about my feelings at the time.

What can Chinese fans expect from your shows here?

We’re planning to play some new tunes.

There will be plenty of energy on stage so [get ready] for it! As always, we are thankful for China’s strong support and love. I feel happy when we exchange love and peace, and I hope we can make everyone happy throughout the tour in return.

Aug 31, 9pm; RMB160 presale. Mao Livehouse, 3F, 308 Chongqing Nan Lu, by Jianguo Zhong Lu 重庆南路308号3楼, 近建国中路 (showstart. com)

What brought on your relocation to London?

It was essential for me to see [what it was like] outside of my own country. I learned so many things through the culture and people [in London]. Now I like [both] London and my hometown. I think my heart is more open than before. I’ve always felt that Japan is a place that

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STATE OF THE ART Galleries Sustaining the Contemporary Art Scene in Guangdong

By Bryan Grogan

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erhaps one of the more significant events in recent times for art in Guangdong came with the first showing of Canton Express at the 50th Venice Biennale in 2003. Collecting works by some of the most significant artistic groups at large in Guangdong throughout the ’80s, ’90s and early ’00s, such as the Yangjiang Youth, Big Tail Elephants Group, U-Theque and Libreria Borges, Canton Express was a coming together of fundamental artists such as Zheng Guogu, Chen Shaoxiong, Ou Ning – folks whose singular influence continues with their contribution to art scenes in the South today.

That exhibition has since been shown in Hong Kong, and topics discussed back in 2003

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remain relevant, such as the ideas explored in San Yuan Li, an experimental film made by U-Theque, which explores the collision of rural and metropolitan life in urban villages.

As far as the modern work of these artists, Zheng Guogu had works exhibited with Vitamin Creative Space at Art Basel in Hong Kong this year, while his first solo exhibition in the US, Visionary Transformation, took place from March until June at Moma PS1 in New York. Elsewhere, Chen Tong remains a stolid pillar in Guangzhou, with his work with the video art archive Video Bureau as well as the gallery Cantonbon and bookstore Libreria Borges, all based nearby Beijing Lu. Chen Shaoxiong has work that is currently

on show at UCCA in Beijing, alongside other transformative ’90s artists like Ren Jian and Wang Jin. With that being said, it is somewhat perturbing to place the art infrastructure in Guangzhou alongside fellow first-tier cities like Beijing and Shanghai. While international galleries have planted their roots in those cities to the north, Guangzhou has received little or no investment. Even Chengdu in the West has established its own art fair – Art Chengdu – which has become an unmissable event on the annual art calendar. Further investment in Hong Kong, however, is resulting in more interest in putting on shows by specifically Cantonese artists, from the likes of Para-Site in Hong Kong and Edouard Malingue Gallery, in Shanghai.

The most talked about gallery and art space opening in the city of Guangzhou over the past few years was the K11 art shopping mall, off Huacheng Dadao in the city’s central business district. While the name K11 rings bells with many, it has struggled to live up to the hype, with just a handful of openings at the mall’s exhibition area, Chii Space.

More important for the artistic ecosystem of the city and the region was the opening of Canton Gallery in sleepy Haizhu district.

Albeit a small space that is well-hidden in crumbling industrial parks between Shayuan and Changgang and close to the river border with neighboring Foshan, Canton Gallery has been integral in presenting and promoting new artistic voices, including artists who have graduated from the nearby Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts and represent the next wave of so-called Cantonese art, or Guangdong art.

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Folks that we’ve seen pass through Canton Gallery include Huang Shan of Mountain, River, Jump!, Chen Dandizi and Chen Pai’an, all relatively young and hungry artists. The gallery is undoubtedly one of the most important exhibition spaces in Guangzhou.

Chen Pai’an, an alumnus of Canton Gallery, has shown his works in the space on two separate occasions. He recently finished up an exhibition entitled What Kinda Joke Is This at the beginning of July. His drawings and paintings are superbly modern, in that they present the ludicrous nature of certain aspects of our current media- and moneydriven society.

On the opposite end of that particular rung resides Huang Shan. Part of Mountain River Jump!, a duo made up of her and sister Huang He, their work has been included in group exhibitions in spaces such as Long March Space in Shanghai and K11 Chii Art Space in Hong Kong. Their work deals with a diverse range of topics, such as divination, spirituality and Chinese mythology.

Located in close proximity to Canton Gallery is Seong Jeong Tai, a creative space, meeting point and location for all manner of events. Translated as The Balcony, Seong Jeong Tai is similar to Canton Gallery in that it is hidden away and hard to find.

Folks from Seong Jeong Tai regularly team up with researchers and organizers working at Huangbian Station, which is funded by Times Art Museum in the suburbs of the city’s Baiyun district.

In many ways, as these connections tend to point out, the art scene and ecosystem in Guangzhou remains well connected and wellfunded. Chen Pai’an remains optimistic about the future for art in Guangzhou, saying “the situation in Hong Kong creates opportunities. It draws attention and investment to the whole Pearl River Delta, including in the art scene. The border has opened enough to allow this.”

Visit Canton Gallery: B101, building No.10, 38 Quantang Lu, Haizhu District 海珠区泉塘路38号十号 楼B幢101

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As Cinema Changes, First International Film Festival Continues Innovating

By Bryan Grogan

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irst International Film Festival is one of China’s best-known film events.

Based in Xining, the capital of Qinghai province in the west of China, the festival has a history of giving a platform to some of China’s most artistic and intelligent films. The 2019 edition wrapped up at the end of July, again offering a space for cinema fans and folks working in the industry to rub shoulders for a few days, while also raising awareness of some excellent movies.

In 2018, an unknown Tibetan director Lhapal Gyal came away with the Best Director Award for Wangdrak’s Rain Boots, while other highly lauded directors to appear at the festival in the past have included Zhang Dalei, Cai Chengjie, Xin Yukun and many others.

This year, attendees were treated to the spectacle of Wang Lina’s tale of a Uighyr girl who loses her lamb, A First

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Farewell, which previously showed at the 2019 New York Asian Film Festival, as well as Spring Tide by Yang Lina, which also previously made waves at Shanghai International Film Festival earlier this year.

While First does invite a few foreign directors, producers and films to show during their festival, the emphasis tends to stay focused on Chinese film. “It’s more important to influence and explore excellent writers and good film producers in your own region or in the field of cultural influence through the platform of the festival,” Duan Lian, director of programs at First, tells us.

The festival is well-known in China, and in Asia, as a welcoming home for intelligent, artsy films. Duan, however, isn’t eager to pigeonhole First International Film Festival as anything of the sort. “I don’t want to distinguish commercial

movies from art film festivals clearly and distinctly. For me, they are all movies, they are works,” Duan tells us.

The landscape for film festivals, which have had success in the past, is changing, as heard during a panel discussion held at Shanghai International Film Festival in June. The more conventional and traditional format of film festivals is struggling to compete with the rise of digital formats; streaming platforms which give film fanatics the option of watching movies from the comfort of their own couches.

These developments present an exciting conundrum for festivals. “This thing is irreversible, so it’s unnecessary to resist or reject it,” Duan opines on the changing landscape of film in both China and around the globe.

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The exact thing that distinguishes the festival for audience members is once again rising to surface: it is all about the event, the spectacle. As such, First have introduced an Audience Choice Award for 2019, a signal of intent that they are moving forward and seeking to engage with the fans and the audience, breaking down the barrier and the mystique that so often leaves festivals like this shrouded in mystery.

In another arena, Chinese films have struggled with censors at festivals both within and outside of the country.

Perhaps the most glaring example was when highly anticipated war epic The Eight Hundred was pulled as the opener at Shanghai International Film Festival.

The Eight Hundred was expected to be a

huge hit with cinephiles, and the abrupt nature in which it was pulled meant that the cinematic release date for the film was also postponed, causing much confusion in the film world.

In essence, there are increasing difficulties for filmmakers, for festivals and even for folks who are simply keen to watch a good flick every now and again.

But First International Film Festival is resilient. That has been shown through the years, as the festival was forced to make the business decision to move out of Beijing after being cancelled for a year, then reinventing itself in Qinghai in 2011.

Their move to Xining has, on the one hand, allowed the festival to find a more solid base, but on the other hand it has placed the festival in the largest, but also

least-populated, province in China.

“For fans, because the festival is held in the city, it needs to have a relationship with the city. It needs to be rooted in this place,” Duan tells us. “As far as I can see, we radiate from the center of this circle, and so our choice of films also spreads from the center of this area, which is the goal of First.”

In many ways, First remains the most exciting festival in China, combining location and spectacle in order to provide the possibility of viewing some fantastic films.

For more information about First International Film Festival go to: firstfilm.org.cn/en/

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INTERNET ART Shanghai- and Berlin-Based Artist Aaajiao Talks New Media Art and 'Bots'

By Bryan Grogan

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I spend a lot of time using my mobile phone, somewhere between six and seven hours a day. My mobile phone has become my compound eye.

We seem to like to treat people’s behavior on the Internet as something in and of itself. The Internet is, in fact, a new stage of human communication, but communication is not a new thing.

I have always questioned empathy, especially through visual art, especially in the moment. Many of my works just act as the background of the audience’s self-portrait, a reflection of themselves.

In my exhibition Bot, the bot in question examines the functions and quirks of our fragmented attention to our memories after we have become users on the Internet.

In that sense, a self-timer is the easiest way to see yourself. There are countless ‘yourselves’ on your phone.

In that case, are you not a bot?

It seems to me that human civilization has always existed in some form of crisis, and because we live in the present tense, we feel it all the time.

When I take a step backwards and see myself in the form of a bot, it feels very similar to the way we look at Chinese traditional gardens.

Therefore, I use a transparent inflatable object to represent this outer body feeling.

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In this age of digital communication, questions about our use and growing dependence on technology have become more and more prevalent.

In China especially, mobile phones have become extensions of our bodies, permanently attached to our hands, a magic screen through which we can access the rest of the world.

Shanghai and Berlin-based artist Aaajiao, or Xu Wenkai, is one of China’s best-known new media artists. He explores the ways in which we use new technologies to communicate with one another in everyday life. His recent exhibition, Bot, investigated digital communication and the appearance and perception of ourselves as users within a digital world.

Aaajiao currently has works on show in two separate group exhibitions in Shanghai - Nine Journeys Through Time in Yuz Museum and Open Codes in Chronus Art Center. His works have been known to make use of inflatable structures representative of ourselves as ‘bots,’ while he also uses coded simulations to represent the significance, or lack thereof, of communication on the internet.

You can catch Aaajiao’s work at:

Open Codes: Until Oct 7, Chronus Art Center, Bldg 18, 50 Moganshan Lu, by Aomen Lu 莫干山路50号18号楼, 近澳门路 (5271 5789) Nine Journeys Through Time: Until Oct 10, Yuz Museum, 35 Fenggu Lu, by Longteng Dadao 丰谷路35号, 近龙腾大道 (6426 1901)

CHINA MUSIC CORNER

MUSIC | ARTS

Three New Homegrown Albums on Our Radar This Month

By Edyth Liu

Lemonade by The Chairs Summer wouldn’t feel complete without a sip of some refreshing lemonade. Sour yet sweet, the simple drink is reminiscent of fleeting moments spent gazing in the eyes of a cherished loved one on a bright and sunny day. This album by The Chairs seemingly sets out to engage the audience in this same feeling of the indulgence of youthful summer love. The romance that’s captured in the album is so sweet that it might even give you cavities, and yet simultaneously the music is so fresh and light that it cleanses away stress and suppressed emotions. The soft and fluffy melody, combined with the occasional quirky sharp and flat notes, accompanied by an obscured vocal, builds up a dreamy and somewhat mystical quality in the songs, something that has become a signature for the Taiwanese band. The Chairs have here composed a series of delicious love letters, which sing the merits of the best season of the year. Listen to this album with your best guy or gal on a summer evening, and let the words and hidden meanings reveal themselves.

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Desolation by Nicolò & emamouse This album is an international affair, a musical collaboration between Italian producer Nicolò and Japanese experimental musician emamouse, released via Hong Kong’s Absurd Trax. Desolation is a fitting title for an album that instills a sense of loneliness and hollowness. The album draws its listeners into a surreal post-apocalyptic world right off the bat, with the intro line “There used to be people here, now only buildings.” Consisting of just eight seconds of a muffled, robotic, glitchinfected voice speaking in Japanese, this first track is a statement of intent. On ‘2019-to date,’ listeners are exposed to rhythmic bass and jittery metallic sounds, both of which help to establish the industrial tone of the album. Furthermore, when listened to with eyes closed, this song makes you feel as though the world has indeed turned into vacant debris. ‘Empty Club’ is another song that exploits the full potential of the distorted bass to reinforce the post-apocalyptic ambiance.

The musicians conclude the album with ‘We are one, on n on.’ This track builds upon the idea of the formation of a singularity, a collective consciousness, an idea that is believed by many to be the final destiny of mankind. It is a fitting metaphysical ending for an album that forces us to consider possible dystopian futures.

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Sudamérica Ruido y Amor by Struggle Session

Recorded in January of 2019 and released on July 4 by Beijing-based Struggle Session, Sudamérica Ruido y Amor is at first glance a collage of nonsense… that is until you become aware of its warming backstory. Comprised of 33 songs, each of which are under 30 seconds, the entire album is less than ten minutes long. Each of the songs on the album captures a city that the band performed in during their 2018 South American tour. The songs are, thus, representative of the kindness, friendships and good times that the foursome experienced whilst voyaging through countries like Brasil, Chile, Peru and more. With each of these songs, the band attempts to crystallize a moment, a joke, or a genuine connection that was felt with strangers they met in each city, making the sentiments that surround the songs transporting and melodic. The record as a whole is representative of modern romanticism: the adorable contradiction between a brutal appearance and a warm loving heart, and human’s innate fight against utter isolation.

Scan the QR code to listen…

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I’LL HAVE A NEW BODY

(I’LL HAVE A NEW LIFE) Social Media, Job Competition and Increased Income are All Contributing to a Significant Boom in China’s Beauty Industry

By Bryan Grogan (additional reporting by Jack Douglas and Yihan Chen)

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22 MILLION

Chinese people underwent cosmetic surgery in 2018

USD80 MILLION Spent on the cosmetic surgery industry in China

10%

Growth in the number of cosmetic surgery facilities in China *According to a report released by social networking site Gengmei

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he numbers don’t lie; the beauty industry in China is rising fast. As demand for skincare products, makeup and surgical procedures grow, so are local entrepreneurs and corporations striving to nab a chunk of the pie. Earlier this year, Japanese media outlet Nikkei Asian Review made the statement that beauty has become the new buzzword in the tech world, and it is certainly hard to disagree with that assessment. While other industries, like the manufacturing, automobile and tech sectors, have been slowing, the Chinese beauty market is booming, with a multitude of factors feeding its growth.

On the one hand, disposable income has risen in China. On the other hand, social apps like WeChat and Meitu in China – as well as Instagram, Snapchat and others – have changed the way people perceive how they look, and how beauty companies market their products to the world.

While the industry is undoubtedly changing, it seems that these alterations are coming at a great time for firms like L’Oreal, the biggest beauty company in the world. L’Oreal came out in June to say that its business in China has never been better, with sales doubling over the past four years and China now accounting for 10% of the company’s global sales.

As such, it’s fair to say that being beautiful has never been more important in China. But what exactly is driving this beauty industry boom?

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onsider the following Chinese proverb: ‘Your face is your rice bowl (脸蛋就是饭碗).’ It shows how important being beautiful is and how deep the roots of this attitude go,” London and Shanghai-based dental surgeon and aesthetic practitioner Souphiyeh Samizadeh reflects. She has been living between China and the UK for almost four years, acting as a visiting associate professor, while taking stock of the Chinese plastic surgery market and contributing to studies on modern beauty ideals.

The idea of beauty having a direct impact on one’s life, and the chances that a person has in life, is not new. Plenty of research into the existence of appearance-based bias in job markets around the world have found that the attractiveness of applicants has an outstanding effect on their success in getting a job.

As competition in China’s jobs market only seems to be getting more intense, it seems natural for recent graduates to fork out money for cosmetic surgeries – such as double eyelid surgery and botox – to improve their chances of making a good first impression on their resumes and in interviews (Note: Resumes in China often feature a job candidate’s photo).

This is what we call an unfortunate truth – a dirty secret that we, as participants in a so-called equal opportunity society, would like to ignore. In China, it is, as Shenzhenbased YouTuber and tech maven Naomi Wu points out, just one more aspect of society that is resoundingly unfair.

“Of course, anyone can choose to take the high road and opt out, but no one really cares in China if you are ‘natural.’

They’ll simply not get the benefits. Of course, it’s ‘not fair’ but neither is a rural hukou, the gaokao having such a definitive effect on your career trajectory or a million other things – China is not a fair place.

“Plastic surgery means that those of us who are hardworking and studious don’t lose out in life just because we didn’t win the pretty lottery at birth. While modern beauty standards are horrible, at the end of the day, brains can buy you beauty but beauty can never buy you brains.”

Wu herself has surgically enhanced breasts. “I wanted to look cartoonishly feminine even if that appearance was a bit at odds with my chosen profession,” she tells us. Wu made her living as a computer programmer before she began to create

content for YouTube.

Since beginning her channel she has gained a huge following, with her highest watched video sitting at the 35 million view mark. Her content largely revolves around gadgets and maker culture – not exactly the most popular topics in the world, yet she currently boasts over 900,000 subscribers.

She has become, for some, a poster girl for the dynamic tech scene in Shenzhen and China as a whole, and at least some of that success can be attributed to her appearance.

As Wu points out, beauty has an undeniable effect on how we are perceived. In certain ways, it can predetermine how people treat us, how happy we feel, how successful we are.

Essentially, it can determine what opportunities we get and where we can go in life. While people in China certainly have more disposable income than in years gone by, that does not translate to social mobility, as the divide between the richest people in the country and those closer to the bottom remains very large.

Modern innovations such as machine learning and artificial intelligence promise a world in which human prejudice is replaced by genuine computerized objectivity.

While these machines have already been integrated for many uses in Chinese society today, we’re still a long way from these technologies reaching their full potential.

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At the end of the day, brains can buy you beauty, but beauty can't buy you brains

In a country like China, the brutally competitive job landscape has forced people to get creative in their search to gain a foothold in the job market. Parents are even putting their children’s genes to the test. In an article published by MIT Technology Review earlier this year, the publication explored talent testing in Shenzhen, a questionable means of prodding at the DNA of young children to discover their innate talents.

While not necessarily related to beauty, this idea of gaining an early lead in the highly competitive education and jobs landscape is clearly driving people to extreme lengths.

“I think most young Chinese people these days get plastic surgery for fairly practical, evidence-based reasons. More attractive people have better life outcomes in every society, they earn more, are considered more trustworthy, more intelligent, receive more favorable rulings in court cases,” Wu reiterates, adding “It’s such an incredibly powerful unconscious bias that everyone thinks that they, personally, are immune to, but the numbers say otherwise.”

This unconscious bias not only applies to the job market, it seems. According to a recent study by social scientists at China Agricultural University, students in migrant schools are also subject to appearance bias when manually graded by teachers, with appearance accounting for a mark-up in language scores like English and Chinese, as well as maths.

Just like the jobs market, the schooling system in China is immensely competitive.

It’s hardly a surprise then, that the age at which people are having plastic surgery is getting younger. According to figures collected by Chinese company Gengmei, 54% of those who had cosmetic procedures in 2018 were under the age of 28, while people born after 2000, i.e. people of the age of 18 or under, accounted for 8% of those who had undergone cosmetic surgery. While that number pales alongside different age groups that took part in the survey, 8% of the 22 million people who did have cosmetic surgery in 2018 comes to around 1.75 million people under the age of 19, an enormous figure.

For many, this trend is frightening. While those of us who were not raised on the internet were told that beauty is only skin deep, increasingly younger generations are bombarded with Photoshopped, filtered pictures of physically enhanced models, actors and superstars. The age of social media is seemingly ensuring that a new phase of beauty has arrived.

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40 PERCENTAGE OF AGE GROUPS HAVING PLASTIC SURGERY after 1970

16%

after 1980

30%

after 2000

8%

after 1995

15%

after 1990

31%

Source: Gengmei

POPULAR FACE SHAPES IN CHINA Catfish face

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Elf face Supermodel face

Manga face

First-love face World-weary face Source: Gengmei

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THE INCREASED EARNINGS OF THE COSMETIC PROCEDURES MARKET IN CHINA: 500 Billion

(RMB)

RMB 495.3 Billion

400 Billion

300 Billion

RMB 381.7 Billion

RMB 308.8 Billion

(year)

2015

2016

2017 Source: Gengmei

NEGATIVE IMPORTS ON BEAUTY PRODUCTS

(SUBTRACTING MONEY EARNED FOR EXPORTS FROM MONEY SPENT ON THE IMPORT OF BEAUTY PRODUCTS):

8 billion 7 billion 6 billion 5 billion 4 billion

China: -USD7.4 billion (net export deficit up 870.8% since 2014)

Russia: -USD1 billion (down -1.7%) United Arab Emirates: -USD669.3 million (down -3.5%) Australia: -USD430.4 million (up 11%) Thailand: -USD416 million (up 334.9%) Canada: -USD375.8 million (up 22%) Vietnam: -USD346.4 million (up 899.8%) Norway: -USD305.4 million (up 0.6%)

3 billion

Malaysia: -USD304.8 million (up 81.2%) Mexico: -USD300.9 million (up 48.8%)

2 billion 1 billion

United Kingdom: -USD277.5 million (up 38%) Austria: -USD268 million (up 19.2%)

Source: World of Exports

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n June of this year, Alipay announced that they would introduce beautifying filters for their facial recognition payment systems, after a survey undertaken

by Sina Technology found that users were unhappy with the quality of the payment systems’ images.

The move feels significant. On the one hand, Alipay are pacifying customers who are clearly not satisfied with how they look while paying for goods. On the other hand, this move is another clear sign that beautifying filters are increasingly pervasive within modern Chinese society and are changing the way we interact with the world and the way we perceive ourselves.

This latter point has been the cause of much concern. There has even been a term coined for this new form of body dysmorphia, ‘Snapchat dysmorphia,’ so-called because of the beautifying filters available for users of popular social app, Snapchat. The term was originally coined in 2018 by British cosmetic doctor, Tijion Esho, as a response to the rising trend of young patients using pictures of themselves that had been adjusted using photo filters to communicate the cosmetic changes that they want to be made when consulting with cosmetic surgeons.

In China, selfie culture has blown up, in large part due to the influence of apps like Meitu. This selfie boom has made an empire out of Meitu, with plans now in place by the company to expand into physical services.

Meitu is now worth almost USD5 billion, according to Crunchbase, with the company leading the way in virtual makeup try on services. A significant example of where the company is heading is its MeituSpa, an AI-powered skin cleansing device that provides personalized skincare recommendations, a powerful product for beauty die-hards in this technological age.

The beauty industry as a whole is increasing rapidly in China. According to Euromonitor, China is the second largest beauty market in the world, and is only getting bigger. Some of China’s largest corporations, namely the BAT (Baidu, Alibaba, Tencent) triumvirate, are branching out to meet the growing demands, and opportunities, in this market, investing heavily in up-and-coming beauty companies, while also creating products like Alibaba’s Magic Mirror, an 8-inch mirror equipped with a smart speaker, which adjusts light settings to give users a perfect view of their faces no matter the environment. The AI-device also offers users beauty tips and connects users with Alibaba’s Tmall platform.

Elsewhere, Tencent-backed cosmetic surgery social media application SoYoung Technology raised over USD175 million in a Nasdaq IPO earlier this year. SoYoung connects users seeking aesthetic surgery

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advice and procedures with knowledgable doctors, and has been downloaded over 10 million times. The company accounted for over one-third of China’s cosmetic treatments booked online in 2018.

Platforms like Gengmei and SoYoung are normalizing the consumption of cosmetic surgery. The idea of being surgically enhanced is scary to consider for some folks, but we are living in a new age where our communication options are enhanced, our ability to satisfy the majority of our desires from the comfort of our couch is enhanced and our ability to heighten our perceived beauty online has been enhanced. It stands to reason that, if the option is there, why not enhance our own beauty.

According to Gengmei’s report on the industry, such bizarrely named facial shapes as ‘elf face,’ ‘supermodel face,’ ‘catfish face,’ ‘manga face,’ ‘firstlove face’ and ‘world-weary face’ have become popular options for young people seeking facial reconstruction.

For Zhou, a 21-year-old currently living and studying in Shanghai, she decided to have double eyelid surgery after seeing how well it worked for her friends. “I think it’s cost-effective to do double eyelid surgery. I’m satisfied with it. It’s a once-and-for-all deal,” she tells us.

Her father paid for her to have the surgery when she was 18, and since then has found that she feels more confident. While this particular surgery, which she had in a Shanghai hospital, worked out well, Zhou is unsure if she would have surgery in China in the future, saying that the country’s plastic surgery amenities are reputedly not as good as those in other countries, such as Japan.

Aesthetic practitioner Souphiyeh Samizadeh tells us, “In Europe, our clinics are still discrete and boutique like. In China you see very large cosmetic hospitals everywhere with marketing for cosmetic procedures all around you.”

In China, in order to garner more sales, cosmetic surgery apps like Gengmei offer discounts during the holidays and after graduation. The app also works in combination with Alipay’s microlending service Huabei, according to Sixth Tone, to help fund cosmetic procedures.

More personalized marketing strategies are also helping to sell beauty products. The age of wanghong (or Key Opinion Leaders) is allowing beauty companies to harness the specialized audiences and trust that fans have for KOLs to sell products and garner interest through social media outlets like Weibo, Xiaohongshu and Meitu.

And so, as this open attitude towards plastic surgery flourishes, and with the growth of platforms like Gengmei and SoYoung, as well as the continued growth in the number of cosmetic procedure facilities in the country, it seems like a matter of time before China is on a level with the likes of Japan and South Korea.

In China you see very large cosmetic hospitals everywhere, with marketing for cosmetic procedures all around you

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he Asian market for plastic surgery is growing exponentially. Until recently South Korea stood head and shoulders above the rest of the continent in terms of the country’s cosmetic services industry. It has been widely reported that the Asian nation has the highest rate of plastic surgery per capita in the world, with Business Insider estimating that somewhere between 33-50% of South Korean women aged 19-29, have had some form of cosmetic surgery.

Like all bubbles, however, that figure was bound to burst. In 2018, women in South Korea began to rebel against what they felt was a societally imposed idea of what beauty is. The ‘No Corset Movement’ picked up steam as notable livestreamers like Lina Bae began to support this movement away from cosmetics and beauty products. Bae’s move to align with the ‘No Corset Movement’ came with plenty of support, but also resulted in the YouTuber receiving death threats.

In some ways, what is happening now in China bears resemblance to the beauty industry landscape in South Korea. As Souphiyeh Samzideh tells us “In Asia, the majority of cosmetic patients are from the younger generation, this has been the case for a very long time. The idea of getting eyelid surgery as a graduation present from one’s parents is not uncommon or unusual here.” Of the young women that we spoke

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There is nothing in current plastic surgery fashion so deeply rooted in Chinese culture that it won't fall out of favor eventually

to about their cosmetic surgery procedures, the vast majority of them had been 18 or 19 when they went under the knife.

And while the infrastructure for plastic surgery is certainly increasing, there has, thus far, been very little online, or offline, reaction to the country’s growing beauty consciousness. The most popular cosmetic procedures have been, and remain, double eyelid surgery, botox injections or surgery to change the shape of the jaw, as well as dermal fillers to alter the shape of the bridge of the nose. Comparatively, popular procedures in the West generally aim to reduce the signs of ageing.

As Naomi Wu tells us “I think certain types of plastic surgery will fall in and out of favor. In the West, obviously, augmented breasts are vulgar and unfashionable in many circles, while fat grafting and black market filler injections are ‘in.’ Likewise, there is nothing in current plastic surgery fashion so deeply rooted in Chinese culture that it won’t fall out of favor eventually.”

The future for just about anything is uncertain, but, with all things being equal, you can likely rest assured that the market for beauty products, cosmetics and plastic surgery will keep on growing as beauty consciousness continues to change.

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GOT THE BOTTLE A Recycling Revolution, P47

WE ARE SAILING P48

LE VILLE RESIDENCE P49

BEAUT Y | COMMUNITY

JAYNE GOH

P.E.T. Project in Sustainable Development With a background in hospitality and travel management in large corporations, entrepreneur Jayne Goh has turned her attention to sustainable development in the traditional textile industry, advocating recycled polyester products through P.E.T. – Plastic Ecological Transformation.

How did P.E.T. come about?

P.E.T. – Plastic Ecological Transformation – was founded in July 2017 by Jane Zhao, a post-‘80s mother of two and fashion manufacturing industry veteran. Perturbed by the state of pollution in China that her children will be inheriting, she decided to tackle the root problem of raw material. Combining the traditional textile industry with sustainable development, it not only meets the needs of the modern age, but also protects the “green rivers and green mountains” for future generations.

Tell us about what you do.

P.E.T. business is in B2B design and manufacturing of recycled polyester products.

From corporate gifts to staff uniforms, as long as it’s made from polyester, we can switch it to recycled polyester for you. 60% of the world’s fabrics are made of polyester; you’ll be surprised to see how much you use in your company. P.E.T. reduces environmental pollution from the root by using 100% rPET, local, certified and traceable material for all its products. This material, which is technically known as recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate, comes from recycled plastic bottles and can be transformed into many styles of fabrics.

What problems do you face?

Many times it is easy to recognize the problem, but difficult for companies to spend time and money to research and develop solutions, especially if it is not part of their core business. For example, it is common sense for fashion brands to switch from virgin polyester (PET) to recycled polyester (rPET), but it might never have crossed the mind of a hotelier, even though the hospitality industry uses a lot of fabrics. As with all

large corporations, when the ship is big, it is harder to turn, be nimble and implement change. As such, I hope to become a solution provider to help in this change.

What are your most popular products?

Our products come in 3 categories: corporate gifts (t-shirts, athleisure wear, canvas bags, silk scarves, etc.); industrial products (product packaging, staff and school uniforms); and interior furnishing (cushion covers, aprons, tablecloths). Current favorites are our iconic rPET keychain bags and rPET silk scarves (both made from three recycled bottles).

What sort of interest are you getting from companies?

We work closely with many multi-national companies who have their own sustainability goals. One such company is The CocaCola Company, who has a global sustainability commitment to collect and recycle the equivalent of every bottle or can it sells by 2030. Many of their beverages in China use PET packaging, and hence we work closely to find innovative ways to use its recycled form.

On World Environment Day this year, we launched a limited-edition pouch with CocaCola – each made from three recycled plastic bottles. The design was inspired by the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), where the iconic SDG wheel was hand-sewn by stay-at-home mothers in Gansu province, as part of Coca-Cola’s poverty alleviation program. This is an example of our joint efforts to create a sustainable supply chain, using not only recycled raw materials, but also helping women who are unable to leave home generate income.

Jayne Goh, second from the left, and the P.E.T. team

How to Turn a Bottle into Products

STEP 1: BOTTLE PROCESSING Plastic bottles are collected and sent to waste separation points throughout the city, where they are packed into 2x2 meter cubes.

Cubes are then shipped to the factory, where they are manually processed to remove bottle caps and labels.

STEP 2: BOTTLE SHREDS High grade and qualified bottles are then washed, sterilized and shredded into pieces.

STEP 3: rPET PELLETS Shreds are melted down into PET Pellets – now they share the same form as virgin plastic pellets.

STEP 4: rPET YARN Pellets are further melted and pulled into strands and spun into yarn.

STEP 5: rPET FABRIC Yarn is then shipped to Fabric manufacturing factory to be made into rPET fabric.

STEP 6: rPET CLOTHING: rPET is fabric is bought by fashion houses to make consumer products like clothes and bags.

For more information, scan the QR code below.

Contact Jayne at jayne.goh@goodcycle.cn to find out the number of bottles you can save by switching to recycled polyester. Are you a hotelier? A single hotel can save 150,000 bottles per year.

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AROUND TOWN YCIS Puxi Hosts 2019 ACAMIS Chinese Conference Learning is a lifelong journey – even for teachers! YCIS Shanghai, Puxi recently opened their doors to educators from around Asia for an inspiring learning experience. The 2019 ACAMIS Chinese Conference shared best practices and information on the latest advancements in teaching Chinese, with the theme “Learning Chinese Should be Fun: Methods to Enhance Learning.”

Outstanding IB Results at Nord Anglia Students, teachers, parents and school community members at The British School of Shanghai, Puxi (BISS Puxi) and Nord Anglia International School, Pudong (NAIS Pudong) celebrated thanks to students achieving exceptional results in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for the 2018/19 academic school year.

The Global average for IB schools is 30 points (45 being the highest), so with an average score of 36 points – and one third of students achieving 40 points or above – the gap between those attending a Nord Anglia school in Shanghai and the global average widens. These results are testament to Nord Anglia’s Be Ambitious philosophy, ensuring that every child excels.

Dulwich Pudong Year 5 Band Concert a Success Britannica Students Learn to Sail in Spain Students from Britannica International School recently visited a sister Orbital Education School and learnt to sail in Mallorca, Spain. Students awoke to blue skies and ventured out onto the water. They also experienced amazing cultural activities and can’t wait to return next year.

Congratulations to Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong Year 5 students, who performed marvelously at their band program concert! A delightful audience applauded as the students showcased their musical knowledge studied throughout the year. Each section of the band was showcased in a variety of pieces during the concert; ‘Power Rock,’ ‘Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious’ and ‘Do-Re-Mi’ were just some of the melodies the proud audience heard. Listeners showed great appreciation for the young learners’ accomplishments throughout the year. This was a wonderful concert of joy and commitment from our students. Well done Year 5 DCSPD students on your performance!

Harrow Prize Giving 2019 – The Best of British The perfect ‘showcase day’ end to the academic year for Harrow, Prize Givings are a traditional institution within the very best British schools. It is the time when the many achievements of the pupils over the year are celebrated, the Upper Sixth leaving students and departing staff can be given a rapturous send-off, and prizes can be awarded to those pupils who have impressed most in terms of their academic achievement, their levels of progress, their high industry, their commitment to the wider life of the school, their leadership and other areas of school life. In essence, it is a celebration of what it means to be a ‘Harrovian’.

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ADVERTORIAL | COMMUNITY

LE VILLE RESIDENCE French Culture Meets Shanghai style

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estled away in the peaceful Green City region of the bustling Pudong New District, Le Ville Residence offers its guests a natural-themed break from hectic city life, drawing upon the inspiration of flora and fauna in dramatic wildlife havens to bring an exquisite showing of modernity and high-end comfort. Clad in simplistic tones such as light magnolias, the complimenting juxtaposition with darker wooden floors ensures rooms feel spacious, warm and, most importantly, homely. Renovations just last year transformed the hotel’s rooms and villas, modernizing from aging accommodation to lavish examples of continental decadence that’s sure to dazzle tenants during their long-haul residences or short-term breaks.

The hotel’s gorgeous facelift has upgraded the complex’s status to elite, yet Le Ville Residence’s prices remain affordable and inclusive in the modern market according to Head of Sales Frances Chen.

“Here the location is great. We have a lot of competitors nearby, but our prices are cheaper,” she explains. “Our rooms may be slightly smaller, but they come at a fraction of the price. We are a cheaper alternative; other hotels are much more expensive.”

The nods to numerous aspects of European architecture and design allow the furnishings and unique style to stand out amongst an unassuming and modest cream framework; emphasizing contemporary fittings to be the real showpiece. The focus on

combining continental and Chinese touches is something that Ms. Chen believes exemplifies what makes Le Ville Residence unique and is part of the reason why the hotel’s popularity is growing exponentially.

“We kept the old room layout when renovating, but you can see a very new and modern environment. We have already been open for over half a year, and the occupancy rate is over 55% and continues to increase,” she comments.

“We will continue to grow; we are a new face in the market. We have a very good location in the center of Green City. Just over the road is a huge industrial park that houses the likes of Kodak, and they have a lot of tenants staying in our hotel.”

The ideal location for businessmen and women makes the residence a perfectly handy retreat after those tiring meetings, but the superb tailored services that staff offer makes staying there ideal for anyone, according to tenant Christine Zhang. After having extensive surgery on a broken leg, the friendliness and commitment of the ‘family-like’ staff was something that appealed to her.

“I only booked for two months for my recovery, but I loved it so much that I have extended my stay for another year. The management here is very professional, and they all come from international hotel management.

“When I bought a bunch of flowers, I didn’t have a vase. The staff saw so they brought me one. They understand what every

tenant needs. Because I have trouble walking, every day in the morning the staff message me and ask what I want for breakfast and bring it to my room.”

The importance of having such friendly staff is key to ensuring guests enjoy a happy day, according to Sales Manager Frances.

“We greet our tenants as they go past, which makes our guests feel welcome. We have housekeeping services twice a week for our long-stay tenants, and we usually have the same housekeeper. This makes our staff feel like a big family. We note all our longterm guests’ birthdays, and we send them a bottle of wine and a cake for them to celebrate with. 80% of our tenants are foreigners so our receptionists are all bilingual; whether our guests need a taxi or assistance shopping, we can help.”

No.15-16, Lane 450, Hongfeng Lu, Pudong New District, Shanghai 上海市浦东新区红枫路450弄15-16号

Yango Long-Term Rental Apartment, as the innovative business segment of Yango Group, is committed to building an asset management platform with a pursuit and attitude of renting a living service platform and integrating “integration and investment management”.

Covering Le Ville Residence serviced apartments and Yango+ Apartment youth apartments, we advocate the service concept of customeroriented, so that tenants can feel the warmth from the housekeeper and neighbors.

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EAT &

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Heritage by Madison Chef Austin Hu Goes Back to his Roots , P57

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ON THE GRILL

THIJS OOMENS The King of Double Decker Fusion Tacos Interview by Cristina Ng

After many years in the kitchen, and an unwavering love for all things chili, Thijs Oomens and his wife Saira Shazad started peddling their sauces in Shanghai under the label ‘Burn Your Face Off’ or BYFO. From there, they joined the Tacolicious team as founding partners. Ahead of their first anniversary, we stopped for a chat with the chef.

How long have you been working in food and beverage?

Since I was 12 years old, which is very illegal in the Netherlands. My parents told me that if I wanted to go to university, I needed to save up money. My friend worked at this shop, and they needed another dishwasher. I’ve always been interested in cooking, so they’d see me sneakily peeling a potato or washing the vegetables. They let me start helping with prep, and it grew from there.

How did you get inspired to make hot sauce and Mexican food?

My mother and gran are Indonesian. When my mom made vegetable soup or a clear broth, she added so much sambal that it turned tomato red. When you see your mom cook like that, you are going to try it too. The first time I tried it, I nearly cried my eyes out.

But the more you eat chili, the more it numbs your taste buds. Your blood starts running so fast through your body, and your heart rate speeds up. I wouldn’t call chili an addictive substance, but you do get a bit of a high.

We hear you keep some secret hot sauces around at Tacolicious?

Yes, we always have an array of bottles, plus BYFO sauce. Some of our spicy pepper extracts can kick your ass. We have lot of people that think they can handle it or who get egged on by their friends, but it’s all in good fun. The cool thing is that our family, friends and regulars will bring in bottles that we can’t get in China from their travels. So we

“I wouldn’t call chili an addictive substance, but you do get a bit of a high” have a lot of spicy options, but our main focus is adding flavor.

When Tacolicious was just an idea, what was the mission?

We just wanted to make something that was different by providing guests a carefree environment to be themselves. You can show up in flip flops or suited and booted. We don’t care as long as you are having a good time without being a nuisance. In addition to that, we wanted to put something on a plate that made people happy.

Last year when we reviewed Tacolicious, you got 3.5 stars. What would you get now?

If anything the food has gotten better, because we have adapted to people’s preferences. Now that we have a loyal following and have added decorative touches like the mural, we have found our identity.

The improved ambiance should push us up to four stars now.

What’s on the new menu?

We have beef birria, which is stewed Mexican-style beef. This version is more

accessible than the traditional goat stew.

We found some great shrimp that I’m using for a tasty new ceviche. When I threatened to switch the fried fish tacos for grilled, customers voiced their displeasure. I kept them and added a grilled option. We’ve also added loaded fries.

How do you dream up your weekly taco specials?

Holidays, new ingredients and suggestions all play a part. For example, when I found beef that was amazing enough to serve raw, we had steak tartare tacos. No matter what I do, I have to make it fit into a taco. That can be a challenge, and I’ve never repeated a special. Maybe we’ll do a ‘hall of fame’ for our anniversary though.

What can we expect from Tacolicious in the next year?

Our second location! Getting a space big enough for meat smokers so I can get the brisket tacos back on the menu is a top priority.

1 Yueyang Lu, by Dongping Lu 岳阳路1号, 近东平路.

(137 6406 0741)

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GRAPE VINE WIN! 6 vouchers for RMB100 at Zapfler

Everything old is new again starting with the reopening of China’s first Indian fine dining restaurant The Tandoor. Newly installed executive chef Shanjay Tyagi presents a menu inspired by India’s royal kitchens with signature cocktails from Hannah Kierl (Spirits Box), who once lived in India.

In the wake of Michael Wilson’s departure, PHÉNIX at The PuLi Hotel and Spa has appointed Pierrick Maire as executive chef.

He was mentored by Yannick Alléno, and we are eager to see him make the one-Michelin starred restaurant his own.

Who doesn’t enjoy a nice craft beer with a classic German flavor? Since brewing their first batch of Hefeweizen back in 2013, Zaplfer has established itself as one of the few China-based German breweries. The small batch, artisanal brews are created using premium ingredients from their homeland as well as Australia. From their early days in Jintan, the brewery has expanded to Shanghai and Changzhou. Want to check out their awardwinning Found 158 location, where a large variety of delicious beers are on draught, along with traditional Bavarian snacks? Zapfler is offering one That’s Shanghai reader RMB600 in vouchers. To win, simply scan the That’s Shanghai QR Code and wait for the competition announcement. > B/1, Found 158, 158 Julu Lu, by Shimen Yi Lu 巨鹿路158号B/1, 近石门一路 (5386 2337)

At The Middle House, renovations are underway at Sui Tang Li until August 6. Paris Rouge is now Cantonese restaurant Maison Rouge, Pomelo Thai has a new chef, and Tomatito is back in business at Infinitus Mall.

Time for chocolate donetes and our favorite affordable brunch!

Some favorites with new locations include Colca (Sinar Plaza), Kun Thai (More Than Eat), Shake Shack (Jing’an Kerry Centre), Sushi Naoki (Fuxing Lu), Phat Duck (Huaihai Lu) and a currently unnamed gastrolounge by Funkadeli on Fumin Lu where No. 88 used to be.

From recently closed Bulldog Bar-B-Q comes the newer, bigger Chuckville right above the Laoximen metro station. Their food was good before, but we are happy to hear this new joint has a smoker. Speaking of ribs (baby back ones to be exact), American fastcasual chain Chili’s has jumped into China via Lujiazui.

In closings, we have Shanghainese restaurant Lynn, yakiniku joint Tetsuya, 40-odd dining venues at Japanese department store Takashimaya and Hai by Goga. Honestly, that last one cuts the deepest, although owner Brad Turley says he might reopen in September. Fingers crossed.

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An Essential Taste of Huaiyang Cuisine at MOTT539 Proudly flying the flag for local cuisine, MOTT539 serves regional specialties from the lower reaches of the Huai and Yangtze. Those carefully selected river fish and shrimp are served in luxurious private rooms or the shared dining rooms. Enjoy these delicacies in the evening to the dulcet tones of the grand piano. Or, take advantage of the beautiful and historic Sinan Mansion locale with al fresco afternoon tea. Either way, you’ll soon find out how Huaiyang earned its place as one of China’s ‘four great cuisines.’ > MOTT539, 539 Fuxing Zhong Lu Lu, by Sinan Yi Lu 复兴中路539号, 近思南路 (3356 6575)

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The Peninsula Shanghai’s 2019 Mid-Autumn Mooncake Selection This time of year, nothing puts a smile on our faces like a gift box of traditional egg custard mooncakes in The Peninsula’s iconic packaging. Not ones to rest on their laurels, the team led

by Dim Sum Head Chef Tony Chan presents new flavors this year. Cling to the sweet and sour flavors of late summer with the addition of kumquat, or welcome fall with an intensely earthy black truffle in two new egg custard iterations. Ensure you get a box by purchasing an E-Gift Card early. You could also take your chances at Yi Long Court, The Peninsula Boutique or The Peninsula’s Weidian. Prices for eight-piece gift sets start from RMB458. Available until the Mid-Autumn Festival… if they don’t sell out! > 32 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Beijing Dong Lu 中山东一路32号, 近北京东 路 (400 819 8070)

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Eat, Drink, Shop and Cook at The Twins Whether you are a budding home cook or just love to eat, The Twins has everything that you need. Conceived as a partnership between German celebrity chef Cornelia Poletto and Zwilling J.A Henckels AG, the concept unifies several culinary experiences under one roof. Upon entrance, you will find a Zwilling flagship store. Upstairs, the restaurant has three distinct areas. Sit at the long wooden bar for your pick of the finest seafood and Spanish Cinco Jotas Iberico ham. For larger meals, partake of Poletto’s casual Mediterranean-inspired cuisine in their back dining room. The last area allows you to bring a taste of The Twins home by enrolling in one of their one-hour lunchtime cooking classes. Best of all, you get to eat what you cook! > W201, HKRI Taikoo Hui, 286 Shimen Yi Lu, near Nanjing Xi Lu 石门一路286号 近南京西路

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WOULDN’T IT BE NICE? 5 Banana-based Ice Creams to Make at Home

By Cristina Ng

Basic Method The basic recipe for the ‘nana ice (aka ‘nice’) cream consists of 200-300 grams of sliced frozen bananas, a pinch of salt and two to four tablespoons of your favorite non-dairy milk. Add your liquid in slowly until you reach your preferred consistency. We like it to resemble soft-serve ice cream. The choice to eat it straight away or let it firm up in the freezer to enjoy later is entirely up to you.

It’s hard to say who the first genius was who discovered that a food processor can magically transform frozen slices of bananas into a whipped custardy treat in minutes. We do know that we are eternally grateful, and since that high point in dessert history endless variations on the classic recipe have been posted on food blogs the world over.

We took that basic idea and dreamed up five flavors that can be made easily in any Shanghai kitchen. We’ve kept things dairy-free and added nutritious superfoods like spirulina, cacao, berries and more for refreshing treats that fit into a healthy lifestyle. And because shopping for niche ingredients can be a challenge, we’ve also provided a handy shopping guide (see page 56).

LEMON BLUEBERRY More sorbet than ice cream, this recipe doesn’t need any milk at all. Make this one for the lemon tart lovers in your life. If you aren’t familiar with vanilla beans, all you have to do is scrape out the inside and dump that fragrant caviar-like substance into the food processor.

Serves 2 150g frozen sliced bananas 150g frozen blueberries Juice of one lemon Zest of one lemon 1 tbsp honey 1 vanilla bean Dash of salt

Toppings: Bee pollen Blueberries

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Keep things vegan by forgoing the bee pollen garnish and replacing maple syrup for honey.

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MINT CHIP

Thanks to the sneaky addition of spinach and spirulina this contains lots of vitamin A and iron. We are partial to the richness of Lizzy’s All Natural cashew milk for this one. Feel free to play with your ratios to get the taste and color that you find most appetizing.

Serves 2 300g sliced frozen bananas 50g chopped spinach 20g fresh mint leaves 2-4 tbsp cashew milk 4 tbsp chocolate chips ½ tsp spirulina powder 4 drops peppermint essential oil Dash of salt

Toppings: Cacao nibs Fresh mint

Chopping the spinach before putting it into the food processor helps hide the vegetable from picky eaters.

PIÑA COLADA

Turning our favorite boozy tropical cocktail into a healthy dessert is super simple. The addition of pineapple plus lime makes this an excellent source of vitamin C. Keep in mind that using citrus juice means that less coconut milk is necessary.

Serves 2 200g frozen sliced bananas 175g frozen chopped pineapple 2 tbsp unsweetened coconut flakes 1-3 tbsp coconut milk 1 tbsp lime juice Dash of salt

Toppings:

Lime zest Pineapple wedge

If this feels too virtuous, add a shot of your favorite rum and reduce the coconut milk accordingly.

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BLACK SESAME

Where to Shop Epermarket

One of our top Asian dessert ingredients, black sesame makes excellent ice cream (ahem, sorry ‘nice’ cream) too. In addition to a strikingly dramatic color, this dessert has plenty of zinc, selenium, copper, iron, vitamin B6 and vitamin E. We think almond milk amps up the nuttiness of the seeds nicely here.

Besides the ingredients mentioned below, we sourced all the necessary items for these recipes from this online grocer. They have an excellent selection of nuts, seeds, fruit, vegetables and baking products. We also like their eco-conscious packing materials. epermarket.com

Miss Green

The brainchild of vegan chef Vivian Chang, Taipei’s Miss Green is on the hunt for a brick and mortar. In the meantime, you can follow them on WeChat for updates on plantbased pop-ups and recipes. They also have an online shop with meal plans, chia pasta, spirulina (that we used in the mint chip recipe) and more.

Serves 2 300g frozen sliced bananas 2 tbsp black sesame paste 2-4 tbsp almond milk 1 tbsp maple syrup 1 vanilla bean Dash of salt

Toppings:

White dragon fruit Sliced Almond

WeChat ID: missgreensh

The riper your bananas are before freezing the less maple syrup you will need.

Lizzy’s All Natural

PEANUT BUTTER & JELLY

Taking its cue from our favorite childhood sandwich, this one gets its pretty color from frozen berries (blueberry, blackberry and raspberry) and red dragon fruit. Even though it’s made mostly of fruit, the addition of avocado makes this number extremely luscious. Use coconut milk as your liquid for even more yummy fat, but beware portion sizes.

Serves 2 100g frozen three berry mix 100g frozen sliced bananas 75g frozen sliced red dragon fruit Half a frozen avocado 2-4 tbsp coconut milk 1 tbsp peanut butter Dash of salt Melt the peanut butter in the microwave or a heat-safe bowl over a simmering pot of water.

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Toppings:

Peanut butter drizzle Freeze-dried berries

Make sure that all of your fruit is frozen or you will end up with something more like a smoothie bowl.

Health coach Elizabeth Schieffelin combines fruit, vegetables, yogurt, housemade nut milk and superfoods in dizzyingly delicious combinations to create her smoothies. We used her cashew milk, which is available in-shop or online. If you want to convert these recipes into a post-gym reward, we recommend adding a scoop of Lizzy’s hemp protein or pea protein. lizzysallnatural.com

Doterra

Doterra has a vast range of essential oils and blends for aromatic, topical or internal use. Whether or not you are on the essential oil bandwagon, a couple of drops of their peppermint oil gives mint chip ice cream that signature minty freshness. chinaservice@doterra.com

Alex Shop

One of the many import shops dotting the city, Alex Shop has three locations. We often stop in for several products, including freezedried fruit that makes a great garnish to any of these recipes.

WeChat ID: Alex880032

Taobao or Baopals

If you don’t know how to use Taobao, learn how immediately. It’s where we go for hard to find ingredients such as cacao nibs and bee pollen – both of which came up easily using English keywords. If you are still wary, Baopals is a clever platform geared to nonChinese speakers that allows you to shop from Taobao and Tmall.

Taobao.com Baopals.com

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HERITAGE BY MADISON Autobiographical Anti-fusion from Chef Austin Hu

By Cristina Ng

The Place

The Food

When Austin Hu was still in the planning stages of Heritage by Madison, we asked him about the concept. “It’s all in the name,” was his reply. The heritage in question is the chef’s own reflection on his time spent in China, the US and Japan. Over the past 10 years, we’ve witnessed flashes of Hu’s character in his food, from boldly using locally sourced ingredients for Western fare at the original Madison on Dongping Lu to sneaking kimchi into monstrous grilled cheeses at Madison Kitchen. In his latest endeavor, Hu moves along similar lines with a bit more finesse and smaller plates.

One of several notable openings in the Bund Finance Center, the notoriously location-cursed Hu has traded the convenience of a central location in favor of a dependable address. Judging from the full dining room, he made the right decision.

A playful streak reveals itself when the first dishes hit the table. Salted duck yolk lotus roots (RMB32) are lotus chips awash in a rich coating of buttery yolk interrupted by the odd curry leaf. Next up fried rye mantou buns possessing intricate seashell pleats with a schmear of edamame hummus are also great.

If you like candy and bacon, raw sugar and Sichuan peppercorn glazed tuhao bacon (RMB58) is a dream come true. We are never ones to turn down more bacon, and two crisp strips mark the spot above a dish of dragon’s beans (RMB72). House-made laoganma and an onsen egg accent the thinly sliced raw vegetable.

Another winning vegetable comes in the form of General Hu’s cauliflower (RMB58).

Flat slices of florets allow maximum contact with the batter before they meet a drizzle of chocolate gastrique, chili and mint.

Deep-fryer dominance continues with Chongqing hot chicken (RMB88) with heat that penetrates through every layer. Squiggly ribbons of avocado and a bit of pickled onion are a wonderfully brief distraction from the delicious burn. Less spicy, but equally flavorful is the tender meat of the tea-smoked san huang chicken (RMB98) with XO aioli and seasoned sesame salt. With a skin befitting a Western roast, this brings the interplay between East and West to the forefront.

Duck spaghetti alla chittara (RMB98) suggests a merger of al dente zha jiang mian with duck ragu laden in gloriously stretchy stracciatella. Doubanjiang and black garlic add a welcome dose of fermented complexity to an already killer bowl of noodles.

Aged USDA prime bavette (RMB188) with white miso chimichurri and beef jus is less surprising, but no less enjoyable. A side

of potato puree for RMB88 understandably raises eyebrows, but here they are worth every fen. The chipper, cheerful server told us that the remarkable texture is due to special Yunnan red skin potatoes, but the chef mentioned lots of high quality butter might also be involved.

The finishing touches of pineapple cake and rice pudding (both RMB48) reference Taiwan and India in terms of flavor and technique. 2.5/3

The Vibe

Combining influences in this manner is sometimes called fusion, and that particular f-word often describes poorly conceived and executed food. With Heritage, multiple influences shine through earnest preparation without compromising the source material.

What you end up with is a rigorous reinterpretation of flavors from someone who’s spent his life bouncing between cultures. Hu’s not trying to do fusion – he’s just cooking what he knows... and clearly, that’s a lot. 2/2

Total Verdict: 4.5/5

Price: RMB400-500 per person, including one drink Who’s going: locals, expats, international school alumni Good for: barside snacks, group dinners, dates

1/F, 600 Zhongshan Dong Er Lu, by Longtan Lu 中 山东二路600号1楼, 近龙潭路. Nearest metro: Yu Garden, 15 mins. Open daily, noon-10pm. (6312 9089)

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PEKING INN

Northern Exposure at Jiashan Market

By Sophie Steiner

The Place Nestled in Jiashan Market, up a concrete staircase above Café Sambal, sits Peking Inn, the newest foreigner-friendly Chinese cocktail bar and restaurant. Greeted by red neon lights, velour lounge chairs straight out of a racy movie from the 1970s and a bar stocked with over 100 bottles of rare liqueurs, spirits and tinctures, one would assume cocktails to be the main focus.

However, while acclaimed mixologist Chris Xi (of EPIC) is the man behind the whimsical beverage menu, homestyle Northern fare is the central focus of this spot that stirs up nostalgic feelings for the hutongs of Old Peking with a modern sensibility.

The Food

While many diners associate roast duck with the Capital’s cuisine, the bird is notably absent from the offerings. Out to show that there’s more to Beijing food, the bedrock of this menu is chunbing, or spring pancakes.

Most of us are familiar with this flour-based, lotus leaf-flavored wrap from visits to Da

Dong, where it is served along with julienned scallions, cucumbers, radish and sweet bean sauce. Here, guests can choose from a selection of family recipes, all of which can be combined multiple ways inside of a chunbing.

Stimulate your appetite with cold dishes such as Chinese black fungus mushrooms (RMB28) or ‘Qian Long’ cabbage (RMB28).

The latter is a large bowl of crisp leafy greens smothered in sesame paste, peanut sauce and aged vinegar. Although light and refreshing, a sprinkle of sugar would easily balance out the acid and add more depth to the dish.

Despite an uninviting presentation, the sauteed shredded pork with spicy garlic sauce (RMB40) packs a punch of flavor.

While verging on too sweet, it plays well with the other dishes like a textbook version of mapo tofu (RMB38). Creamy, soft tofu, savory ground pork and scallions mingle with an oily slick of spicy chili that lingers on the tongue – interspersed with a restrained shot of numbing peppercorn.

With a strong influence from the Hui Muslim minority, cumin-heavy barbecued meats make their way into many Beijing kitchens. Their grilled beef with cumin, onions, shallots and chilies (RMB78) represents that well, except for the lack of smoky char that comes from smoldering charcoal.

Raised on Chinese-American food, your correspondent expected to love sweet and sour pork with pineapples (RMB58), but the bland meatballs smothered in a gelatinous, one-note sweet sauce come off as more microwavable TV dinner than Chinatown

favorite. The excessively mushy braised pork meatballs in gravy (RMB35) are another miss in terms of texture, flavor, and presentation.

While not top of our list when it comes to Beijing food cravings, the deep-fried crispy prawns (RMB98) are delicious nonetheless.

Seasoned well and presented simply with that signature shrimp snap, this number hits the mark.

The expansive cocktail list has classics like whiskey sours and martinis (RMB6080), but things get interesting when they play with Chinese spirits and ingredients.

While ‘Lost in Xiamen’ (RMB80) made from Xiamen Guben herb liqueur, ginger juice, gin and longan honey is too medicinal for us, the Tibetan highland barley wine-based ‘Desert Storm’ (RMB 100) is refreshing and fun. With a dehydrated pineapple wheel and Pop Rocks garnish, we can see ourselves ordering it again. 1.5/3

The Vibe

Peking Inn’s greatest advantage is their patio, which makes up about a third of their floorplan. On one of Shanghai’s rare good weather afternoons, sitting beneath the shade of their London plane trees with a cocktail is ideal. Inside, their eclectic ‘70s funk playlist and dim lighting says bar more than an eatery. Being people who enjoy chatting with the bartender when ordering drinks, the lack of one stationed behind the bar for most of our visit was a bit of a bummer... that and the absence of other diners. 1.5/2

Total Verdict: 3/5

Price: RMB150-300 per person, including drinks Who’s going: Mostly locals, curious expats, ex-Beijingers Good for: Northern food fix, cheeky cocktails, patio catch-up sessions

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BOR EATERY Rising from the Dust of Pelikan’s Ashes

By Cristina Ng

The Place After three years of cooking ‘New Nordic’ cuisine at Pelikan, Danish chef Kasper Pederson has moved his entire team to Anfu Lu. Perched above Funk & Kale, which is also backed by the Wagas slash Mr Willis dining empire, BOR Eatery inhabits a light-drenched space broken up by the graceful curves of Scandinavian design. And yet, the food veers off the Danish track laid by Pelikan, completely unleashing Pederson’s creativity.

Time flies at a frantic pace for Shanghai restaurants, demoting hot spots into forgotten castoffs. Sure, Pelikan probably had a few good years left at the top of the heap, but we can’t blame them for switching gears.

The move is still fresh, but crowds are already flocking for a taste of the new venture.

The Food

Snacks and small bites set up a casual experience marked by a lively juxtaposition of flavors and textures. While an established trend worldwide, grilled baby corn (RMB32) has been popping up on Shanghai menus a fair bit these days. Pederson’s interpretation gains depth from a brown butter and corn dip sprinkled with crunchy buckwheat groats.

Another successful dish places crisp grilled sardines (RMB68) in finely tuned contrast to a bright and creamy parsley sauce.

A favorite of the chef, the Danish hotdog (RMB58) provides a taste of a Copenhagen street food staple. The diminutive wiener

extends beyond the boundaries of an even smaller bun. Topped with mustard, ketchup, pickled aioli, pickles, fried onions and raw onions, it’s the most Nordic thing on the menu.

Moving into more dangerous territory, Pederson swipes salted caramel from the dessert station for fried scallops (RMB98) with grapefruit and hazelnut. The bitter citrus juice dilutes the caramel into a kind of dressing. While certainly unique, we are not 100% sure where we stand on this dish.

Grilled radicchio with burrata cheese, olive paste, toasted buckwheat, serrano ham and burnt garlic (RMB148) also makes quite a statement. Luckily, milky bursts of burrata and thin layers of ham offset the fire’s work on a naturally bitter vegetable.

The charcoal grilled Wagyu flap beef (RMB300) with asparagus, brown butter hollandaise and black pepper glaze or barbeque smoked pork ribs (RMB160) with sour apple, mustard seeds and shallots are fine choices for carnivores, but the hot smoked salmon (RMB188) is the dish to order. It is cured in salt and sugar for two days before smoking slowly. A tender lashing of honey becomes a crystalline crust atop silky layers of peach-colored fish. There’s an herbal note in the fresh dill, sweetness in the mustard and tartness in the pickled shallot accompaniments. Grilled dumpling skins are strewn across the plate and ready for filling.

Rooting this into its Shanghai setting is a nice idea, but the jiaozi wrappers are distractingly tough. Tortillas or perhaps flatbread might be a better vehicle for an otherwise perfect salmon.

Sides run the gamut from serviceable to even better than the mains. Falling into the latter camp, the ‘Pelikan beets, beets, beets’ (RMB48) asserts itself with a Jackson Pollackesque splash of beet on the bowl’s rim.

The earthy root appears buttered, pickled and raw to flawless effect. Also stunning,

caramelized onions with blue stilton and pear (RMB48) feels like the cheese board came early. We only wish the seeds had been blitzed with the dressing in the romaine salad with black sesame and salted anchovy (RMB38) rather than thrown on top.

Likewise, gnocchi with onion cream, garlic salsa verde and smoked salted duck shavings (RMB65) misses the mark.

Sweets fall in line with the expectations set by earlier courses. Our Pelikan favorite ‘Honeycomb Smash’ (RMB60) with honey ice cream and milk jelly survived the move only to be surpassed by the intensity of salted raspberry sorbet with pine nut oil (RMB50).

As always, Pederson attends to texture using freeze-dried berries to provide crunch. The pool of savory, almost spicy pine nut oil takes this number over the top. 2.5/3

The Vibe

The restaurant gets its name from the Danish ‘Jeg bor her’ meaning ‘I live here,’ so the laid back and comfortable experience is par for the course. Like the best of hosts, Pederson hops from table to table flashing his megawatt smile as he explains his food to diners. This interaction is aided by an open kitchen to end all open kitchens, where the action revolves around two giant islands. A complete lack of walls allows everyone to pull up a seat at the ‘chef’s table.’ 1.5/2

Total Verdict: 4/5

Price: RMB400-500 per person, including one drink Who’s going: everyone who’s anyone Good for: easy date nights, casual dinners

2/F, No. 11, 322 Anfu Lu, by Wukang Lu 安福路322 号11栋2楼, 近武康路. Nearest metro: Changshu Lu, 16 mins. Open daily, 11am-2pm (lunch), 11am-4pm (weekend brunch), 5.30pm-late (dinner). (5278 5208)

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BIRDS OF PARADISE

Playful New Tiki Bar from the Union Trading Co. Crew If the new rubbish sorting rules have you in a tizzy, assert your independence and stay out all night at Curfew where “the night is always young.” Made for cocktail lovers, fashionistas, scenesters and the LGBTQIA+ community, these guys are turning classic cocktails on their head. Brian Lu (Woo Taipei, Mary & Magnate) is the brain behind the drink program.

Over on Wuyuan Lu, the first floor of Miss Fu in Chengdu is transforming into whiskey and Sichuan-style cocktail bar called Squad. We see ingredients like shiso, numbing peppercorn, fermented rice, green tea and lychee among the offerings.

Thanks to the opening of 3NTRY (aka Mansion 2.0), the reopening of Dada and venues across town refreshing their drink menus, our nights are looking busy. Burger experts Charlie’s are launching their own session IPA in a couple weeks. New tea-infusions are the order of the day at The Shanghai EDITION’s Punch Room, including ‘Lisa’s Punch’ (see photo above), which blends Da Yi Pu’s tea with Laird’s Applejack. Meanwhile, Hooked has added five of Laiba’s quick-serve handcrafted cocktails for those who need a drink, stat.

In a case of Shanghai speakeasy meets Guangzhou speakeasy, head bartender Jay Du of Hope & Sesame will be at 3&Co. on August 2 from 8pm mixing up five unique cocktails. The Canton watering hole currently sits at No.35 on Asia’s Best Bars. We’d say that’s worth a trip to the Bund.

Sadly, vermouth bar Mentrida has closed before we had a chance to check it out.

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By Erica Martin

S

hanghai is a far cry from a tropical paradise, but in peak summer the temperature is as balmy as any South Pacific island. The remedy for the hot sticky exhaustion of August has arrived in the form of Birds of Paradise, a new tiki bar in Jing’an from barman Yao Lu and chef Austin Hu. Their previous collaboration, Union Trading Company, is celebrating its fifth anniversary. UTC is a cocktail bar institution that regularly lands in Asia’s 50 Best Bars list thanks to its blend of friendly, unpretentious hospitality and excellent cocktails. With Birds of Paradise, Lu and Hu have given that same winning formula a cheeky tropical twist.

According to Lu, the tiki bar idea stems from a desire to playfully toe the line between tackiness and retro fun, as well as to make use of his expansive collection of Hawaiian shirts, which he accumulated years ago while working at Anvil Bar & Refuge in Houston, when one of the bar’s regulars used to trade them to all the bartenders for free drinks, much to the owner’s chagrin.

The drink menu encompasses all the classics of the tiki genre first invented back in the 1930s at spots like Trader Vic’s and Don the Beachcomber, including the mai tai (RMB95) and the ‘suffering bastard’ (RMB95). The former is tasty and boozeforward thanks to a generous mix of three types of rum, while the latter, one of the few classic tiki drinks without a rum base, shines thanks to the satisfying tang of fresh ginger rounding out its blend of gin, bourbon, lemon and bitters.

Of the original drinks by Lu and his team, the arrival of ‘The Hermit’ (RMB95) to our table turned heads all over the bar thanks to its elaborate glass, a grumpy ceramic hermit crab in a barrel. Its distinctive tangy flavor, which comes thanks to Cachaca, absinthe, yogurt and hawthorn marmalade with powdered plum on the straw rim, is a unique alternative to the fruit-forward tiki classics.

Another strikingly original drink is ‘Walk the Plank’ (RMB110), a stiff mix of Jameson and Cocchi Rosa with seaweed flakes and pickled jalapeno that smells like the ocean and has a rich umami flavor mingling with its boozy base. The ‘Lighthouse Keeper’ (RMB105) is a twist on more classic tiki fruitiness, with coconut water, banana, a sprig of dill and a vodka base; its clean, refreshing flavor is ideal for the hottest days of summer.

Also on offer for larger groups are three ‘Shared Bounty’ cocktails that serve between four and five people.

The food menu, courtesy of chef Hu, features playful takes on a variety of Asian cuisines, including spam katsu sliders (RMB68 for two) that nod to the processed meat’s prominence in Hawaiian food thanks its pervasiveness during WW2.

The undisputed standout here, however, is the okonomiyaki fries (RMB58), an extravagant bar snack of crispy thin-cut fries that never get soggy despite being piled high with Kewpie mayo, savory-sweet brown okonomiyaki sauce, seaweed and umami-rich ribbons of katsuobushi, or dried, fermented fish. When a woman at the table next to us saw us tucking into the dish, she leaned over and said, “aren’t those fries dank?!?” — a ringing endorsement if we’ve ever heard one.

Perhaps most important of all, the level of hospitality and customer service that have always set Lu’s and Hu’s venues apart from the pack are intact at Birds of Paradise; servers and bar staff are all kind, knowledgeable and enthusiastic, and your water glass is never empty. This attention to the important details, paired with the bar’s playful energy and winning drinks, makes Birds of Paradise a welcome new option for boozy summer escapism.

98 Yanping Lu, by Wuding Lu 延平路98号, 近武定路.

Nearest metro: Changping Lu, 14 min. Open Daily, 6pm-late. (6260 7587)

NE W B A R S | E AT & DR INK

MAI TAI INTERESTING Who Really Invented the Tiki Bar Standard?

By Logan R. Brouse

D

id you know that the mai tai isn’t from Thailand or even Asia? Did you know it’s a cocktail shrouded in some badass controversy, or that mai tai is a Tahitian word? Well, read on, nerds. I’ll tell you more.

Those of you that know me (or my work) know that I like hip hop, twerking, Fernet Branca and drinking copious amounts of booze at massage places that show classic movies. I also enjoy crushing happy hour at the new Hooters. You could say that I’m keeping it real in these streets and we’re going OG today, ‘getting neck till we pass out’ about the mai tai and all the wonderful things this ball-out, cripwalking, g-talking cocktail is about. It’s as summertime as Will Smith.

First off, depending on who you believe, in the early part of the last century Trader Vic, a popular restaurant owner in Oakland, California invented this rum-powered drink with a healthy mix of rum, orgeat, orange curacao, fruit juice, sugar and shaved ice.

Once shaken, the resulting liquid miracle has survived the ages as sustenance for many a pool party and devastating, sugarsweet hangover.

But what does mai tai even mean? A woman named Carrie Guild tried it and immediately said it was, “Maita’I roa a’e,” or “out of this world” in Tahitian. Now for the controversy – Trader Vic had a rival called Don the Beachcomber in the battle for best tiki style. What do I mean by tiki? This bartending genre sprung up when WW2 soldiers returned from the tropics and wanted something, well, tropical.

Trader Vic satisfied these cravings by combining French, Vietnamese, Chinese and

Polynesian flavors with rum-based drinks.

Don the Beachcomber did something similar down in Hollywood, and the trend was hot fire. It was all Hawaiian shirts and sweet cocktails featuring brand new ingredients for the time, like Dutch-made curacao or French orgeat.

Ok, so back to the controversy. Don the Beachcomber (such a cool restaurant name) was a guy named Earnest Raymond Beaumont-Gant, whose widow Phoebe said he made the drink in the 1930s and that Trader Vic ripped him off. Things reached a head in the 1970s when both brands started selling bottled Mai Tai mixes.

After revealing his then top-secret recipe in court and having his friend Carrie Guild submit a signed affidavit, the ruling went in Trader Vic’s favor. It was the Apple and Samsung patent fight of its day… with floral shirts and booze. I guess it would be like watching Jimmy Buffett dropkick a Beach Boy in court. But, I digress.

Trader Vic had this to say in a bartenders guide (which he coincidentally wrote): ”anyone that says I didn’t create the mai tai is a dirty stinker” or in modern parlance, “come at me, bro!”

However, in 2014’s Potions of the Caribbean, Jeff Berry recounts that Don told Edward Brownlee [a tiki-carver and friend of Don] that Vic had actually derived the mai tai’s flavor profile from a punch that Vic had particularly liked at the Beachcomber: “The Q.B. Cooler was the basis for a drink he took with him, and he called it the mai tai.”

Voicing dissent is Fred Fung, who worked as Vic’s executive assistant for 41 years: “Vic did copy Don The Beachcomber’s look. He did go down and copy. But the mai tai, he did concoct that, and Carrie Guild did name it.”

Vic clapped back in his 1976 Helluva

Man’s Cookbook, where he says: “we originated this drink; we made the first mai tai: we named the drink. A lot of bastards all over the country have copied it and copyrighted it and claimed it for their own.

I hope they get the pox. They’re a bunch of lousy bastards for copying my drink.”

All this talk has me mighty parched. I’ll leave you with my take on the controversial tiki icon.

Logan’s (Modified) Trader Vic’s Mai Tai INGREDIENTS √ 60ml √ 15ml

Dark Jamaican rum

Pierre Ferrand Curacao

√ 22.5ml Freshly squeezed lime juice √ 7.5ml √ 7.5ml

Giffard Orgeat syrup

Giffard Sugar Cane syrup

DIRECTIONS

Shake with fresh shaved ice and serve in a double rocks glass. Garnish is mint leaves, lime wedge, pineapple slice and a cherry. The good times should start almost immediately.

Logan R. Brouse, proprietor and mixologist of Logan’s Punch and Tacolicious, has run bars and clubs in Shanghai for over eight years. In between hangovers, he puts pen to paper to record his pontifications on the drink industry.

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Alpha Wolf The Japanese House

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DJ Lizzy

DJ Lizzy has performed at various festivals and events all over the Asian continent including Singapore F1 Grand Prix 2018, Jungle Music festival and more. In 2017, she became the first female DJ to ever perform at Ultra China in Shanghai and was invited to play at Ultra China again in 2018. She brings the party to Bar Rouge this month.

Aug 9, 10pm; RMB100 presale, RMB200 door. Bar Rouge, 7/F, 18 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu,

by Nanjing Dong Lu 中 山东一路18号7楼,近南 京东路 (thmart.com.cn)

Fans of metalcore delight! Brazen Australian act Alpha Wolf bring their high octane sound, which has been praised for enchanting listeners, being a maelstrom of noise and providing an unflinching look at the less-than-pleasant side of life.

Aug 18, 8.30pm; RMB120 presale, RMB160 door. Yuyintang, 851 Kaixuan Lu, by Yan’an Xi Lu 凯旋路851号,近延安西路 (247tickets.com)

Snow Patrol

Combining a variety of different influences, Amber Bain, aka The Japanese House, creates a sound that is at once dreamy and fluid. Bain’s work investigates the ideas of gender and gender neutrality and aims to present a safe space for androgynous music.

Sep 6, 8.30pm; RMB140 presale, RMB180 door. VasLive, 3/F, 19 Wanhangdu Hou Lu, by Changshou Lu 万航渡后路19号沪西文化艺术中心3楼, 近长寿路 (247tickets.com)

The Sound of the Native South American & Gansu Sangemao Tribal Soul

Westlife

Your mother’s favorite band are hitting Shanghai. Westlife, best known for their songs ‘Flying Without Wings,’ ‘My Love,’ ‘Uptown Girl’ and so many more are in town this month. Beg, borrow or steal a ticket so as not to miss out on this extraordinary event.

Aug 16, 7.30pm; RMB399-1,299.

National Exhibition and Convention Center, 333 Songze Dadao, by Zhuguang Lu 崧泽大道333号, 近诸光路 (6700 8888)

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Tickets for this one may well be sold out, but where there is a will, there’s a way.

Bringing an acoustic set to Shanghai, Snow Patrol will play their greatest hits from their extensive back catalogue for Chinese fans.

Aug 23-24, 8pm. Bandai Namco Shanghai Base, 179 Yichang Lu, by Jiangning Lu 宜昌 路179号, 近江宁路 (6266 3191)

What do Gansu province and South America have in common? Well, both have a rich tradition of interesting folk music, as exhibited in this upcoming show. Gansu musician Bone Lhamo Kyap hooks up with Peruvian polymath Ricardo Meza and others for a show unlike any other.

Aug 10, 9pm; RMB150 presale, RMB180 door. The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu 乍浦路471号, 近武进路 (thMart. com.cn)

Colin Phils

Kiefer

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Rhys Lewis

Richmond, Virginia-based math rockers Colin Phils return to China once more.

Having previously lived in the southern city Shenzhen, Colin Phils are setting out on a monstrous tour around the country, taking in 22 cities.

Aug 3, 8.30pm; RMB80 presale, RMB100 door. Yuyintang, 851 Kaixuan Lu, by Yan’an Xi Lu 凯旋路851号,近延安西路 (showstart.com)

The British singer-songwriter brings his blues and soul influenced stylings to Yuyintang Park this month. With his major label debut release, EP Bad Timing, in the bag, fans of soulful guitar rock shouldn’t miss this appearance by the Oxfordshire native.

Aug 7, 9pm; RMB120 presale, RMB150 door. Yuyintang Park, 1398 Yuyuan Lu,

by Changning Lu 愚园路1398号, 近长宁 路 (247tickets.com)

Previously hailed as the best kept secret in jazz and alt rap by Bandcamp Daily, LA-based multi-instrumentalist Kiefer’s show in Shanghai might well be the city’s best kept music secret this month.

Having previously performed on a track with Kaytranada, as well as providing production for Anderson Paak’s album Oxnard, Kiefer ain’t no one to mess with.

Aug 30, 9pm; RMB100 presale, RMB130 door. Yuyintang Park, 1398 Yuyuan Lu,

by Changning Lu 愚园路1398号, 近长宁 路 (showstart.com)

The fin.

The Sulis Club

Lebanon Hanover Japanese indie rockers The fin. return to China this month for an extended national tour. With new single ‘Come Further’ in the books since April, fans of chillwave will be keen to hear more new songs from the beloved two-piece.

Keep the fingers, toes and ears crossed.

Aug 31, 9pm; RMB160 presale. Mao Livehouse, 3F, 308 Chongqing Nan Lu,

by Jianguo Zhong Lu 重庆南路308号3楼, 近建国中路 (showstart.com)

Deliciously icy cold wave vibes from Berlin-based duo Lebanon Hanover should be among your top picks for music shows heading into the month ahead. The pair are influenced by everything from William Wordsworth to the vibrant Berlin underground, ensuring a very unique sound.

Sep 6, 10pm; RMB150 presale, RMB180 door. Mao Livehouse, 3F, 308 Chongqing Nan Lu, by Jianguo Zhong Lu 重庆南路 308号3楼, 近建国中路 (247tickets.com)

Hong Kongers The Sulis Club team up with Nerve Passenger for an evening of blistering good rock music. The Sulis Club have been building a steady reputation as one of the fiercest and best known proponents of alternative rock music in the Fragrant Harbor over the past few years, with a reputation for stellar and energetic live shows.

Aug 30, 8pm; RMB80 presale, RMB100 door. Yuyintang, 851 Kaixuan Lu, by Yan’an Xi Lu 凯旋路851号,近延安西路 (showstart.com)

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Madagascar: The Musical

Blackstone Magic Show

DO Samajam 2

While everyone may still be going crazy over that Lion King remake, we kind of prefer the Madagascar films. The comedic animation makes its way to the stage this month in the form of a thrilling musical. Perfect for the kiddos.

Aug 28-Sep 1, 10.30am/2.30pm/7.30pm; RMB224-1,428. DaGuan Theater, 3/F, No.14, 1188 Fangdian Lu, by Meihua Lu 芳甸路1188弄1-4号3楼, 近梅花路 (5046 2471)

Our favorite music-themed interactive kids show is back in Shanghai, hurrah!

Samajam returns to the city, offering kids and parents the opportunity the get in on the action, this time focusing on the djembe, a drum that originated in West Africa. Kids are given instruments and can make music alongside performers on-stage. A fantastic day out for all.

Aug 2-3, 16-17, 10.30am/3.30pm/7.30pm; RMB180-480.

ET Space, 433 Yan’an Dong Lu, by Yunnan Nan Lu 延安东路433号, 近云 南南路 (thMart.com.cn)

Who doesn’t love magic? This excellent show at The Pearl this month will toy with your sensations and reveal mysteries that you never knew existed.

Aug 2-3, 9pm; RMB180 presale, RMB220 door.

The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu,

by Wujin Lu 乍浦路471 号, 近武进路 (thMart. com.cn)

Pinocchio

One Starry Night

Chinese Contemporary Dance: Don’t I Know You

Taking aim at the varying notions of tradition and modernity, this fantastic contemporary dance event will incorporate swing and taiji in order to establish and contextualize what we know and think about dance today.

Aug 30, 7.30pm; RMB80-580. Shanghai International Dance Center, 1650 Hongqiao Lu, by Shuicheng Lu 虹桥路 1650号, 近水城路 (247tickets.com)

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Grand Boat Culture presents a unique combination of art and education with a multimedia experience. Enjoy this magical galleria complete with replicas of 28 pieces by nine masters from Van Gogh to Wan Xi Meng set to piano accompaniment featuring compositions by Mozart, Chopin and more.

Aug 3-11, 10.30am; RMB180-480. Shanghai Grand Theater, 300 Renmin Da Dao, by Huangpi Bei Lu 人民大道300号, 近黄陂北路 (thMart.com.cn)

Everyone’s favorite long-nosed puppet slash real boy will take to the stage this month in a wonderful Chinese-language play. Catch up with Pinocchio, Geppetto, the talking cricket and all of your other favorite characters from this fantastic Italian kids story.

Sep 7, 10.30am/2pm; RMB99-250. Shanghai Center Plaza, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Xikang Lu 南京西路1376号, 近 西康路 (thMart.com.cn)

LOOKING AHEAD World Snooker Shanghai Masters 2019

The Blue Man Group

The greatest snooker players from around the world are back in town as world number one Ronnie ‘The Rocket’ O’Sullivan bids to lift the Shanghai Masters trophy for the third year running. After becoming the richest invitation event in snooker history last year, expect arguably the most competitive field to date as the world’s top 16, plus eight players from China, fight it out for the prestigious trophy and for a share of the jaw-dropping RMB6 million plus prize fund. Running from September 9 to September 15, the Regal International East Asia Hotel will play host to one of the biggest events on the snooker calendar, with Chinese superstar Ding Junhui looking to win the competition for the third time in seven years.

Monday Sep 9 to Sunday Sep 15, RMB80-980. Regal International East Asia Hotel, 516 Hengshan Lu, by Wuxing Lu 衡山路516号, 近吴兴路

That’s right. Everybody’s favorite blue men are coming to Shanghai this year. The Blue Man Group will be performing at 1862 Theatre from December 23 until January 5, 2020. So yes, you will have to wait a few more months to catch them, but we’re guessing tickets will sell out fast so we highly suggest snagging some tickets while you still can! You never know what to expect when it comes to the Blue Man Group. Expect to laugh, rock out and have a blast as the bald, blue men entertain through music, art and comedy. You know a show is popular when over 35 million people of all ages, languages and cultures have seen it. It’s going to be a masterful and musical trip, led by three of the boldest, baldest and bluest guys on the planet.

Dec 26-Jan 5, RMB80-1,080. 1862 Theatre, 1777 Binjiang Dadao, by Rizhao Lu 滨江大道1777号, 近日照路

Le Rouge et le Noir - L’Opéra Rock

Evita

The French rock-opera musical Le Rouge et le Noir - L’opéra Rock (The Red and the Black - The Rock Opera) is heading to Shanghai in early-mid October this year. Experience stunning music and visuals as audiences witness the rigid religious and social structures of nineteenth-century France. Written in 1830 by the famous French author Stendhal, Le Rouge et le Noir tells the story of Julien Sorel. Sorel is the son of a carpenter, who is trying his best to work his way up in society, despite coming from a very humble upbringing. His view on the world starts out naive, romantic and idealistic. Although, things quickly change. Sorel and his adventures serve as a metaphor for the societal structure of France at the time. Along his journey, Sorel masquerades as a devout Catholic and finds work as a tutor for the children of Monsieur de Rênal. Despite his pious demeanor, he begins a scandalous and ultimately disastrous affair with the wife of Monsieur de Rênal. The historical psychological tale, Le Rouge et le Noir, will be performed at Shanghai Culture Square this October.

Oct 3-4 & 6-7, 2pm & 7.30pm; RMB280-1,080. Shanghai Culture Square, 597 Fuxing Zhong Lu, by Shaanxi Nan Lu 复兴中路597号, 近陕西南路

Andrew Lloyd-Webber and Tim Rice’s much-beloved 1978 West End musical is coming to Shanghai this September. Evita follows the life of Eva Peron. It’s a story about an Argentine girl who charmed and worked her way up from poverty and eventually married the country’s leader General Juan Peron. Evita was conceived as a sung-through dramatic piece and ‘Don’t Cry For Me Argentina’ proved to be the most popular single from a show for many years. However, it was 18 months after the release of the record before Evita arrived on stage. The production was directed

by Hal Prince and was an artistic and popular success. You can see Evita at SAIC Shanghai Cultural Square from September 6-15.

Sep 6-15, times vary; RMB480-1,280. SAIC Shanghai Cultural Square, 597 Fuxing Zhong Lu, by Shaanxi Nan Lu 复兴中路597号, 近陕西南路

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PICK OF SIX

Approaches to Abstraction: Group Exhibition

Until Aug 24 Almine Rech, 27 Huqiu Lu, 2nd Floor, Huangpu District 黄浦区虎 丘路27号2层

An Opera for Animals

Until Aug 25 Rockbund Art Museum, 20 Huqiu Lu, by Xianggang Lu 虎 丘路20号, 近香港路 (3110 9985)

SIX

PICK OF EXHIBITIONS ART

Until Oct 13 Qiao Space, Building No.5, 2555 Long Teng Avenue, Xuhui District 徐汇区龙腾 大道2555号5号楼

Open Codes. Connected Bots: Group Exhibition

Until Oct 7 Chronus Art Center, Bldg 18, 50 Moganshan Lu, by Aomen Lu 莫干山路 50号18号楼, 近澳门路 (5271 5789)

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Until Oct 10 Yuz Museum, 35 Fenggu Lu, by Longteng Dadao 丰谷路35号, 近龙腾大 道 (6426 1901)

Stuart Middleton: Solo Exhibition

Space/Reflection: Group Exhibition

Until Aug 30 A+ Contemporary, Room 106, Building 7, No.50, Moganshan Lu, Putuo District 普陀区莫干山路50号7号楼106室 (66266 2781)

Nine Journeys Through Time: Group Exhibition

MY TOUR OF THE FORBIDDEN CITY

I

was an ant in the Forbidden City, living for generations in this imperial palace as vast as the heavens. Yet, I could reach every corner of it, while most people could not. I could stealthily climb onto the dragon throne, looking down at the obeisance of officials. I could climb to the emperor’s bookcase to look through centuries of great works. I could climb to the side palaces to witness open or secret infighting in the imperial inner palace. I could climb to the back gardens to appreciate exotic flowers and grasses from various lands. I could also….

This majestic and beautiful palace, presently called the Palace Museum of Beijing, is said to have been home to 24 emperors. It is one of the largest and most complete building complexes extant in this world. Now come inside with me, let’s take a look....

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CITY SCENES

Jameson Irish Whiskey teamed with Shanghai International Film Festival for a fan event at Benson Supercar Club. With around 300 fans in attendance, a feast of wine, film, music and awards ensued. At the ceremony, four awards were presented, with folks such as the behindthe-scenes staff thanked for their silent and hard-working dedication.

With the launch of Brooklyn Brewery Brewery in China, its founder, Steve Hindy, held events in Guangzhou, Shanghai and Beijing from June 27 to July 1, 2019. Fan meeting events showed off how the love of craft beer in China has grown over the past few decades. This close encounter represents a precursor for Brooklyn Craft Beer’s new journey in The Middle Kingdom.

As one of the luxury landmark shopping malls in China, Shanghai Ifc Mall is committed to creating a high-end shopping environment, becoming a leading high-end shopping center. At the outset of summer, Shanghai Ifc mall teamed up with international installation artist Suzan Drummen to create a large-scale installation art exhibition with the theme of “Summer Light,” injecting a breath of fresh air into the city this summer.

Popular jazz musician Yuan Yawei was announced as an ambassador of jazz music in Shanghai, while Stella Artois officially announced that it will once again sponsor the Shanghai Jazz Music Festival and re-launch the jazz music co-operation with JZ Club.

Disney’s Toy Story 4 came to Shanghai in July after much anticipation.

To celebrate the arrival, iapm Mall put on fun interactive games, as well as limited collections of exclusive toys and gifts, inviting fans to embark on an adventure full of fantasy!

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In order to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Moet champagne, the annual Moet Grand Day took place in June in more than 80 countries and regions around the world.

ISPO Shanghai 2019 Asian (Summer) Sporting Goods and Fashion Show was held at the Shanghai New International Expo Center, putting on a grand outdoor show, helping to transform and establish outdoor activities as an aspect of our everyday life.

The grand opening of the UFC Performance Institute Shanghai came as the global MMA organization prepares for a historic live event in Shenzhen this August that will mark a series of firsts for the company.

Located at Rui’an Xintiandi square and SML Center, Cacao 70 brings Canadian chocolate ice cream to cater for customers in Shanghai. Famed singer Wilber Pan was at CACAO 70 to cut the ribbon.

Shanghai’s Power Station of Art and the Fondation Cartier Pour L’art Contemporain presented the first solo exhibition in China of Japanese architect Junya Ishigami - Junya Ishigami: Freeing Architecture. It is the second collaboration between PSA and the Fondation Cartier after A Beautiful Elsewhere. The exhibition sheds light on the process and details of Ishigami’s conceptual work through large-scale models, architectural drawings, design manuscripts and video work.

Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell made his way to Shanghai and Harbin between July 7 and 10 as part of a tour with Adidas. The young guard interacted and played with fans during his stay in the country, bringing fun, entertainment and formative encounters for young basketball fans.

To celebrate this year’s Vitality Day, Swissôtel Grand Shanghai invited customers and media representatives to participate in the production of handmade leather goods, which fits well with one of Swissôtel brand pillars: craftsmanship, while also embracing the concept of vitality for mind and body. In the afternoon, the hotel offered a vitality afternoon tea break, allowing guests to indulge in a little glucose, to give them an all important energy boost.

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HOTEL NEWS Marriott Hotels Check into Zhangjiagang in Eastern China Marriott Hotels has made another stride in China with the opening of its brand new 323-room Zhangjiagang Marriott Hotel in Zhangjiagang, a fast-growing industrial port city of Jiangsu province in Eastern China. The brand new hotel with its premium location in the heart of the CBD on Renmin Dong Lu, and within close proximity to Zhangjiagang’s Cultural Center-Poly Theater, is poised to become a gem of Zhangjiagang.

Huixin Retreats Joins Hands With South Pacific Island Countries From July 19 to 21, Huixin Retreats linked up with E.I.C and held a threeday event exploring cultural exchanges with South Pacific island countries.

This exchange sees the island countries, known for beautiful sea and islands, and Huixin Retreats, boasting a world of mountains and bamboo, join together.

The PuLi Hotel and Spa Appoints Pierrick Maire as Executive Chef The PuLi Hotel and Spa has named Pierrick Maire as Executive Chef of the 229-room luxury urban resort in the very heart of Shanghai’s business, shopping, sightseeing and entertainment district. In his role, Chef Pierrick will be overseeing the hotel’s culinary offerings, including the hotel’s modern French restaurant, PHÉNIX eatery & bar, recognised for the third consecutive year in 2019 with one Michelin star.

Crowne Plaza Shanghai Harbour City Welcome Summer With Delightful Pool Party More than 70 families and 200 people attended Crowne Plaza’s awesome pool party on June 22. Inspired by classic Hawaiian decor, the party was held in an outdoor swimming pool with stunning views of Dishui Lake. Guest enjoyed the party, revelling in the newly arrived summer heat, taking part in a swimming pool water-gun fight, and enjoyed music by a Philippine band, as well as an underwater swimming performance and a lucky draw!

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Jing’An Shangri-La, West Shanghai Welcomes New General Manager Mr Nicholas Smith Jing’An Shangri-La, West Shanghai officially announced the appointment of Nicholas Smith as General Manager. Nicholas has been part of the Shangri-La family for over 10 years and is no stranger to Jing’An ShangriLa, West Shanghai team. ‘I am thrilled to be back to Shanghai for the third time, returning with pride to the hotel I was at before,’ said Nicholas. ‘I am honored to assume the leadership role of this flagship hotel and landmark property.’

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AE KITCHEN NOT JUST BRUNCH. One of the most popular brunch places in town! 1) 491 Yuyuan Lu, by Zhenning Lu (6241 3233) 2) 457 Jumen Lu, by Runan Jie (3159 5833) 1) 愚园路 491 号 , 近镇宁路 2) 局门路 457 号 , 近汝南街

Tacolicious Delicious tacos (obviously) with bar focusing on tequila and margaritas. This redbricked two-story restaurant is modern Mexican (fusion) marvel, serving tacos of the doubledecker variety. One of the few spots in the neighborhood with an outdoor rooftop patio, Tacolicious is intimate and trimmed with fairylight filled tequila bottles. Tues-Sun, 12pm-11pm.

1 Yueyang Lu, by Dongping Lu, 岳阳路 1 号 , 近东

addictive cuisine and unpretentious service that paints a perfect picture of modern Shanghai. 2F, Heritage Building, The Shanghai EDITION, 199 Nanjing Dong Lu, by Jiangxi Zhong Lu (5368 9521) 5.30-10.30pm. 南京东路 199 号 上海艾迪逊 酒店辅楼 2 楼 , 近江西中路

Ming Court With chefsí adept in culinary creativity, Ming Court presents exquisite Cantonese cuisine with a twist, offering authentic flavors and refined wine pairings to create a wonderful culinary experience. On top of dim sum and dessert menus, the restaurant also offer a la carte and set menus as well as some seasonal specialities. The wide selection of dishes also include some award-winning Ming Court signatures. Level B1, 333 Shenhong Lu, Cordis, Shanghai, Hongqiao, by Suhong Lu (5263 9618) Lunch: Mon-Fri 11.30am – 2.30pm, Sat-Sun 11am – 3pm; Dinner: Mon-Sun 5.30-10pm 申虹

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Shàng-Xí This elegant Chinese restaurant at the Four Seasons Hotel Pudong showcases the very best of Cantonese cuisine, and has earned its reputation as one of the top-rated restaurant on the Chinese mainland by Forbes Travel Guide for five years. Lunch: 11.30am-2.30pm; Dinner: 5.30-10pm. (2036 1310). 2/F, Four Seasons Hotel Pudong, Shanghai, 210 Shiji Dadao, by Lujiazui Huan Lu. 世纪大道 210 号上海浦东四季酒店二楼 , 近

POP This all-day dining American Brasserie at Three on the Bund pays tribute to the 1970s American pop culture with vintage decor featuring chandeliers along with wood, leather and stone elements that create a warm atmosphere.

Influenced by the chic vibe of Miami, the new POP bar offers a range of light and fruity drinks, completed with a lively music selection. MonSun 11am-11pm. 7/F, 3 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu,

by Guangdong Lu pop@on-the-bund.com. www. threeonthebund.com. 中山东一路 3 号 7 楼 , 近广东 路 . (6321 0909)

CHINESE HOT-POT Qimin Organic Hotpot Marketplace Qimin, the restaurant originated from Taiwan and created by the same people who brought us “GREEN & SAFE.” The bustling marketplace environment is filled with organic groceries, fresh seafood,a variety of vegetables, assorted meats, open kitchen food stands and diners surrounded by lively marketplace food stands, creating a real food bazaar atmosphere. Every item on the menu is carefully selected from the original source, making sure all ingredients are completely natural or organic. Without exception, all dishes are from “Farm to Table” using the most natural ingredients for the boiler in order to extract the primary flavors nature has to offer. 1) 7/F, Takashimaya Department Store, 1438 Hongqiao Lu, by Manao Lu (6295 2117) 2) (NEW) 4/F, Reel Department Store, 1601 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Changde Lu (6258 8777) Daily 10.30am-11pm 1) 虹桥路 1438 号高岛屋百货 7 楼 , 近玛瑙路 2) 南京西 路 1601 号芮欧百货 4 楼 , 近常德路

CANTONESE Canton Disco This traditional Cantonese restaurant concept with a contemporary update at its fore offers a high energy atmosphere,

陆家嘴环路

Summer Palace Combining South-Eastern Chinese cuisine with Cantonese flair, the Summer Palace enhances gastronomical sensations with a poetic visual dreamscape. Open hour: Breakfast from 7am to 10am; Lunch from 11.30am to 2.30pm(Mon – Fri)\10am to 2.30pm(Sat & Sun);Dinner from 5.30pm to 10pm. (86 21) 2203 8889 3/F, Jing An Shangri-La, West Shanghai, 1218 Yan’an Zhong, by Tongren Lu. 静安香格里拉

CHILI’S Founded nearly 45 years ago, Chili’s bar and restaurant chain have just entered the Chinese market. With locations in over 30 countries, their most recent opening is here in Shanghai.

After setting up shop, Chile’s vice president and chief operating officer Mike Hudspeth along with senior global culinary manager Tony de Graaf sat down to answer a few questions.

What your plans for future development in China?

MH: We would firstly like to put our focus on Shanghai. We are incredibly excited about our restaurants first opening in such a special place. Our first goal is to make sure that our brand image is well received, create a great impression, and increase brand awareness among Chinese consumers.

What make Chili’s stand out from other American restaurants?

MH: We represent our own culture through our cuisine and the experience we deliver. We are known for five great items: smokehouse burgers, sizzling fajitas, baby back ribs, chocolate lava cakes and handshaken Presidente margaritas. We strictly maintain the quality control of the ingredients that we use.

What sets us apart from our competitors is the way we make our customers feel special by providing a unique experience.

What is the significance of food in your life?

TG: Food is my life, and it is integrated into every minute – both at home with my family or outside.

The reason I cook is to make people happy. I feel very touched when I see people’s joyful or surprised expressions after eating the food I make. Is there anything special about dishes for the Shanghai restaurant?

TG: We want to give Shanghai a more authentic Tex-Mex flavor, so it is mostly the same. We have slightly adjusted the salinity levels to better suit the Asian taste though.

> 3072 Binjiang Avenue, Pudong New Area, Shanghai 上海市浦东新区滨江大道3072号 (021-58568356)

大酒店三楼，延安中路 1218 号，近铜仁路 .

Suntime Century Relax in our lavish private rooms and allow our food to delight your senses with wonderful tastes, textures and aroma.

Offering authentic cuisine from the Canton, Hunan and Shanghai regions, guests can embark on an exploration of Chinese culinary excellence.

Lunch: 11.30am-2.30pm; Dinner: 5.30-10pm. 2/ F, Grand Kempinski Hotel, 1288 Lujiazui Huan Lu,

by Baibu Jie 陆家嘴环路 1288 号上海凯宾斯基大酒店 2 楼，近百步街 (3867 9199)

VUE Dining This restaurant is designed to create marvelous dining experience in privacy with one of the city’s best skyline views. Featuring authentic handmade dim sum and Cantonese cuisine, it is an ideal venue for family celebrations and friends’ gatherings. 31/F, West Tower, Hyatt on the Bund, 199 Huangpu Lu, by Wuchang Lu (63931234-6330) Lunch: Mon-Fri 11.30am2.30pm; Sat&Sun: 11.30am-3.30pm; Dinner: Daily 5.30pm-10.30pm www.hyattonthebund. com 黄浦路 199 号 , 上海外滩茂悦大酒店西楼 31 层 , 近武昌路

YUE Chinese Restaurant is presenting an exciting blend of local & traditional Cantonese dishes served in a modern atmosphere boasting nine private dining rooms. 2/F, Pullman Shanghai South, 1 Pubei Lu, by Liuzhou Lu (2426 8888) Lunch 11.30am - 2pm; Dinner 5.30– 9.30pm 浦北 路 1 号 , 上海中星铂尔曼大酒店 2 楼 , 近柳州路

HUAIYANG RESTAURANT RIVER DRUNK specializes in grand Huaiyang cuisine and fresh seafood, offering traditional southeastern delicacies in a charming and refined environment. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm,

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LISTINGS

6-10.30pm. 5/F, Wanda Reign on the Bund, 538 Zhong Shan Dong Er Lu, by Longtan Lu (5368 8882) 中山东二路 538 号 , 近龙潭路

SICHUAN

Gui Hua Lou Gui Hua Lou offers the very best of authentic Huaiyang cuisines. Chef Gao creates an entrancing blend of two worlds, traditional dishes with modern interpretations all in the ambiance of distinctive Chinese décor. 1/F River Wing, Pudong Shangri-La, 33 Fucheng Lu, by Lujiazui Huan Lu (2828 6888). Open daily, 11.30am3pm (lunch), 5.30-10pm (dinner). fbreservation. slpu@shangri-la.com, www.shangri-la.com/ shanghai/pudongshangrila. 富城路 33 号，近陆家 嘴环路

The Crystal Garden Bathed in natural light, the Chinese restaurant Crystal Garden offers the very best of authentic Chinese cuisine including provincial cuisines plus high-quality seafood. The restaurant's garden-style setting and professional, friendly team makes The Crystal Garden a popular venue for intimate wedding banquets and private functions. 5/F, The Westin Bund Center Shanghai, 88 Henan Zhong Lu, by Guangdong Lu (6103 5048) Lunch: 11am – 2.30pm (Mon-Fri), 11am – 2.30pm (Saturday & Sunday, Yum Cha); Dinner: 5.30pm – 10pm (Daily). 河南中路 88 号上海威斯汀 Sichuan Citizen Originally opened in 2009, Sichuan Citizen moved into its new home at Ferguson Lane in 2018, where Head Chef Mao and his whole crew from Chengdu continues to serve spicy and delicious classic Sichuan dishes to their fans. The restaurant also houses a cocktail bar named Bar Basil located right next to the main dining room, where guests can enjoy signature cocktails created by a mixologist from Milan. 2/F, 378 Wukang Lu, by Xingguo Lu (5404 1235). Sun-Thu 11am-9.30pm, Fri-Sat 11am10.30pm. 武康路 378 号 2 楼 , 近兴国路

CAFES Beans & Grapes Casual and modern, Beans & Grapes focuses on wholesome comfort meals and refreshments. It’s a great option for a healthy grab-and-go lunch or dinner. The Sukhothai Shanghai, 380 Weihai Road by Shimen Yi Lu (5237 8888) 威海路 380 号 1 层 , 近石门一路 CHA Lounge CHA Lounge is the place for a welldeserved afternoon break. An extensive selection of traditional Chinese and Western tea and delicacies, delicious beverages and international wines, as well as pastries, homemade chocolates and macaroons are offered daily. Guests can also treat themselves to an exquisite afternoon tea buffet at RMB108 per person which is offered daily. Open daily, 8am-8pm. Afternoon tea buffet, 2.30-5.30pm. 1/F, 1555 Dingxi Lu, by Yuyuan Lu (6240 8888-8155) 定西路 1555 号巴黎 春天新世界酒店 1 楼 , 近愚园路

二层 , 近枫泾路 200010

SHANGHAINESE Club Jin Mao With superlative views overlooking the Shanghai skyline, Club Jin Mao is one of the most prestigious Shanghainese restaurants in the city, offering exquisite and authentic Shanghainese cuisine. Daily from 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.3010.30pm. 86/F, Grand Hyatt Shanghai, Jin Mao Tower, 88 Shiji Dadao, by Yincheng Zhong Lu (5047 8838) www.shanghai.grand.hyatt.com 上 海金茂君悦大酒店 86 楼 , 浦东新区世纪大道 88 号 , 近银城中路

The Chinoise Story A unique restaurant

featuring radically fused cooking styles. Lovely space. Expect classic Chinese dishes served in individual portions rather than family style.

Cathay Building, Jin Jiang Hotel, 59 Maoming Nan Lu, by Changle Lu (6445 1717) 11am-

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Green & Safe With an organic farm in Kunshan, this organic store provides daily delivered vegetables and a variety of local and imported organic goods, such as organic extra virgin olive oil, white and red balsamic vinegar, organic pasta, muesli and more. 30% off on all breads after 7pm everyday in Dongping branch. 1) 6 Dongping Lu, by Hengshan Lu 5465 1288, 1/ F: 8am-10pm; 2/F: 6pm-12am 2) 2) 4/F, 1438 Hongqiao Lu, by Hongbaoshi Lu 10am–9.30pm 1) 东平路 6 号 , 近衡山路 2) 虹桥路 1438 号 4 楼 , 近红 宝石路

Kempi Deli Freshly baked homely bites including freshly baked bread, muffins, cakes, chocolates, pastries, ice-creams, sandwiches, cold cuts and cheese will make a visit to Kempi Deli something to look forward to any day. You won’t know where to start! 50% off on all breads after 18:00 daily. (3867 8888) Hours: 7.30am-7pm. 2/F, Grand Kempinski Hotel, 1288 Lujiazui Huan Lu,

by Baibu Jie 陆家嘴环路 1288 号上海凯宾斯基大酒 店 2 楼，近百步街

FINE DINING

大饭店 5 楼，近广东路

Coffee Tree With a light and airy European look, the cozy spot offers an array of fresh and homemade items including salads, sandwiches, quiche, pasta, and cakes using the finest ingredients. Ferguson Lane, 376 Wukang Lu, by Tai’an Lu (6466 0361) Mon-Sun 9am10pm www.coffeetreecafe.com.cn 武康路 376 号 , Si Fang San Chuan Showcasing the art of Southwestern Chinese cuisine with a touch of modern understanding and creative presentation, this Bund-side restaurant offers flavors that are adjusted to suit the local palate. Meanwhile, a bar inspired by Shanghainese cultural heritage is also another highlight of the concept. Lunch 11am3pm, Dinner 5-10pm. (6033 5833). L2, N3 Bldg, North, Bund Finance Center, 600 Zhongshan 2nd Road(E), Huangpu District, Shanghai, China 200010 中山东二路 600 号外滩金融中心北区 N3 栋

DELI SHOPS

2.30pm; 6-10.30pm 茂名南路 59 号锦江饭店北楼底 层 , 近长乐路

近泰安路

CHOCOLATE Jean Paul Hévin is a French “Haute Couture” chocolate-maker, whose label of chocolates is a successful brand of gourmet chocolate. The adventure of Jean Paul Hévin begins in the tropics with the search for the rarest, most refined cocoa beans. It continues back in France with a search for the best creams and hazelnuts, the most scented honeys and other outstanding ingredient. Jean Paul Hévin stores are created as chocolate cellars, confined spaces in which, at constant levels of humidity and temperature, customers could be captivated by the subtle cocoa aromas and choose their purchases in a calm and peaceful atmosphere. LG2 city’super, HKRI Taikoo Hui, 789 West Nanjing Lu, by Ruijin Er Lu (400-653-8820, www.citysuper.com.cn) 南京西路 789 号兴业太古汇地下二层 city’super 超 • 生活店内

ROYCE’ From the great land of Hokkaido, blessed by nature, came ROYCE’ chocolates in 1983. Hokkaido is gifted with crystal clear water and pure fresh air. This nature environment is much like the famous European Chocolate producing countries. It is here in Hokkaido that the finest, strictly selected ingredients are combined to make perfect chocolates. Each and every bite will bring your senses to Hokkaido.

1) ifc Store - LG2 city’super, 8 Shiji Dadao, by Lujiazui Huan Lu 2) Shanghai Metro City Store B1, 1111 Zhaojiabang Lu, by Hongqiao Lu 3) Jiu Guang, B/F, 1618 Nanjing Xi Lu, near Huashan Lu 4) Shanghai Times Square Store - B1 city’super, 99 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Xizang Nan Lu 5) Shanghai iapm Store - LG1 , 999 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Shaanxi Nan Lu 6) HKRI Taikoo Hui Store - LG2 city’super, 789 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Yan’an Zhong Lu (400-653-8820, www.citysuper.com. cn) 1) 国金中心店 – 陆家嘴世纪大道 8 号地下二层 city’super 超 • 生活店内 2) 美罗城店 – 肇嘉浜路 1111 号地下一层 3) 梅龙镇伊势丹店 – 南京西路 1038 号地下一层 4) 大上海时代广场店 – 淮海中路 99 号地 下一层 city’super 超 • 生活店内 5) 环贸广场店 - 淮 海中路 99 号地下一层 city’super 超 • 生活店内 6) 兴业太古汇店 - 南京西路 789 号兴 业太古汇地下二层 city’super 超 • 生活店内

8 1/2 Otto e Mezzo Bombana An extension of the three Michelin Star venue (by the same name) in Hong Kong, a fantastic fine dining fare that will leave you both comforted and breathless.

6-7/F, 169 Yuanmingyuan Lu, by Beijing Dong Lu (6087 2890) 圆明园路 169 号 6-7 楼 , 近北京东路 Canton Table With nostalgic ambiance inspired by shikumen lanehouses and glamorous buildings along the Bund, this new Cantonese dining concept at Three on the Bund dances between the old and the new, bringing Shanghai diners the essence of the culinary culture of Guangdong.

Whether you’re craving some home-style cooking or sophisticated delicacies, Canton Table offers an extensive selections, featuring high quality fresh ingredients and traditional cooking skills.

Mon-Fri 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10.30pm, SatSun 11.30am-3pm, 5.30-10.30pm. cantontable@ on-the-bund.com. www.threeonthebund.com.5/ F, 3 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Guangdong Lu 中 山东一路 3 号 5 楼 , 近广东路 . (6321 3737)

Cathay Room & 9 Level Terrace With intimate seating and expansive views of the Bund, the Cathay Room and Terrace offers a sociable dining experience with elegantly presented European contemporary style cuisine. Let your senses be tantalized by the delicate flavors prepared by our culinary team, revealing a European ‘haute cuisine’ approach to fine dining; complete with organic items and ecologically responsible producers. Featuring an extensive wine list and beverage selection, the Cathay Room and Terrace is an oasis away from the hustle and bustle of Shanghai… 9/F, Fairmont Peace Hotel, 20 Nanjing Road East by Zhong Shan Dong Yi Road (6138 6881) Daily 12:00-22:00 南京东路 20 号，上海和平 饭店 9 楼，近中山东一路

Dragon Phoenix Restored to its former glory, the Dragon Phoenix evokes memories from a distant time. Quintessential Cantonese and Shanghainese cuisine takes center stage with refined yet daringly classical presentations of the finest live seafood, barbeque roasted meats and seasonal produce. Our resident Chinese Master Chef’s signature dishes showcase some of China’s most sought-after authentic dishes including hand crafted dim sum, seafood delicacies and noodle dishes. 8/F, Fairmont Peace Hotel, 20 Nanjing Road East by Zhong Shan Dong Yi Road (6138 6880) Daily 11:30-22:00 南京东路 20 号，上

Oceans Dining in a romantic and contemporary setting, an extensive array of selected premium products from the sea. A distinct and innovative gourmet experience to satisfy the most discerning of tastes, Ocean fully realizes the art of cooking.

Lobby floor, Banyan Tree Shanghai On The Bund, 19 Haiping Lu, by Gongping Lu (2509 1188) Lunch 11.30am – 2.30pm; Dinner 5.30– 9.30pm. banyantree.com 海平路 19 号悦榕庄 1 楼 , 近公平路 ON56 This four-in-one restaurant at Grand Hyatt Shanghai offers the best cuts of prime beef from the Grill, sumptuous Italian classics from Cucina, top-shelf sushi from Kobachi and delectable sweets from Patio. Daily from 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10.30pm; 56/F, Grand Hyatt Shanghai, Jin Mao Tower, 88 Shiji Dadao, by Yincheng Zhong Lu (5047 8838) www.shanghai.grand.hyatt.com 上海金茂君悦大酒店 56 楼 , 浦东新区世纪大道 88 号 , 近银城中路

RuiKu Restaurant The rooftop restaurant RuiKu serves fine-casual dining with a sharing concept.

Enjoy the stunning view of the Bund’s historic waterfront and Pudong’s futuristic skyline. Daily 12-10.30pm. 21/F, Wanda Reign on the Bund, 538 Zhong Shan Dong Er Lu, by Longtan Lu (5368 8882) 中山东二路 538 号 , 近龙潭路 SAVOR All Day Dining Restaurant offers Western and Eastern cuisine showcasing an open interactive kitchen with buffet and a la carte options. 2/F, Pullman Shanghai South, 1 Pubei Lu,

by Liuzhou Lu (2426 8888) Daily 6am - 12pm 浦 北路 1 号 , 上海中星铂尔曼大酒店 2 楼 , 近柳州路

Sir Elly’s Restaurant & Bar Dine on fine modern European cuisine while overlooking the Huangpu River. Expert cocktails offered at both the circular bar and the expansive 14th floor terrace. 13/F The Peninsula Shanghai, 32 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Nanjing Dong Lu (2327 6756) Lunch daily 12-2.30pm; Dinner Sun-Thurs: 6-10.30pm; Fri-Sat 6-11pm www.peninsula.com/Shanghai/en/Dining/ Sir_Ellys_Restaurant/default.aspx 中山东一路 32 号 上海半岛酒店 13 楼 , 近南京东路

Shanghai Tavern Jason Atherton’s all-day dining, brasserie-style restaurant draws inspirations from Elliot Hazzard’s period architecture and magnificent coffered ceiling. Its design is a nod to the layers of history behind the Shanghai Power Company Building. 1F, Heritage Building, The Shanghai EDITION, 199 Nanjing Dong Lu,

by Jiangxi Zhong Lu (5368 9511). 6-10:30am, 11:30am-11pm. 南京东路 199 号 上海艾迪逊酒店 辅楼 1 楼，近江西中路

FRENCH Jean Georges One Michelin star restaurant JeanGeorges is the world-renowned eponymous chef’s first signature restaurant outside of New York.

At the Bund-side restaurant, guests can enjoy his famed contemporary French cuisines at a newly renovated space with a fresh an elegant dining room, lounge, open kitchen and private rooms.

Mon-Fri 11.30am-2.30pm, 6-10.30pm, Sat-Sun: 11.30am-3pm, 6-10.30pm. 4/F, 3 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Guangdong Lu) jgrespak@on-thebund.com. www.threeonthebund.com. 中山东一 路 3 号 4 楼 , 近广东路 (6321 7733)

海和平饭店 8 楼，近中山东一路

Jade on 36 Restaurant Jade on 36 Restaurant offers a contemporary interpretation of classic French cuisine. Chef Olivier Pistre uses exceptional ingredients and classic recipes presented with a contemporary twist. Guests can enjoy the magnificent view of Puxi skyline and the Bund.

Lunch sets, dinner sets and a la carte dishes are available. 36/F, Grand Tower, Pudong ShangriLa, 33 Fucheng Lu, by Lujiazui Huan Lu (2828 6888). Open daily, 11.30am-2pm (lunch), 6-10pm (dinner). fbreservation.slpu@shangri-la.com, www.shangri-la.com/shanghai/pudongshangrila. 富城路 33 号，近陆家嘴环路 .

M on the Bund This Bund pioneer serves up impeccable service and a menu peppered with Continental, Aussie and Moroccan inspiration.

Try the pavlova for dessert. 7/F, No.5 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Guangdong Lu (6350 9988) MonFri: 11.30am-2.30pm; 6.15-10.30pm; Sat-Sun: 11.30am-3pm; 6.15-10.30pm reservations@monthebund.com www.m-onthebund.com 中山东 一路外滩 5 号 7 楼 , 近广东路

Mare Western Restaurant It’s the only place where you can taste Marseille Seafood Hotpot!

The tomahawk steak is the best in Shanghai.

Hotel Pravo, 2/F Mare Western Restaurant 299 Wusong Lu, by Kunshan Lu 吴淞路 299 号宝御酒店 2 楼 , 近昆山路

Mr. & Mrs. Bund Molecular madman Paul Pairet takes a more laissez-faire approach with this modern French eatery. Expect straightforward food and a great wine list. 6/F Bund 18, Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Nanjing Dong Lu (6323 9898) Dinner: Monday to Sunday 5.00-10.30pm, late Night: Thus-Sat 10.30pm-1.30am, brunch: Sat-Sun 11.30am-2.30pm www.mmbund.com 中 山东一路外滩 18 号 6 楼 , 近南京东路

PHÉNIX eatery & bar Rooted in the philosophy of “Life is about the ingredients”, a visit to PHÉNIX is a charming invitation to reconnect with the essentials through an intuitive French cuisine inspired by the richness of seasonal natural ingredients. PHÉNIX also features an intimate yet vibrant lounge space, allowing guests to enjoy classic minimalist cocktails and an impressive wine selection with 250 labels. Level 2, 1 Changde Lu,

by Yan’an Xi Lu Daily 6.30am – 11pm, phenix@ thepuli.com, phenix.thepuli.com (2216 6988) 上 海璞麗酒店二楼，常德路 1 号，近延安西路

LISTINGS

5/F , Shanghai History Museum, 325 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Huangpi Bei Lu (6327 0767). 南京西路 325

OPEN DOOR

号 上海市历史博物馆 5 楼 , 近黄陂北路

GLOBAL CUISINE

Polux by Paul Pairet Located in Xintiandi, Polux is a French café and casual bistro by Paul Pairet, Chef de Cuisine of culinary powerhouse Mr & Mrs Bund and three Michelin-starred Ultraviolet.

Bringing contemporary French comfort food to an international crowd, brunch and cafe staples is the backbone of the menu, adorned by afternoon munchies and light dinner. Tue-Sun. 10am-10pm.

No. 5, Lane 181, Taicang Lu, by Huangpi Nan Lu. (6333 9897, poluxbypp.com) 太仓路 181 弄 5 号， 近黄陂南路

Vue Restaurant Enjoy classic European fare with one of the city’s best skyline views. 30/F Hyatt on the Bund, 199 Huangpu Lu, by Wuchang Lu (6393 1234-6328) Daily 6-11pm 黄浦路 199 号 , 上海外滩 茂悦大酒店西楼 30 楼 , 近武昌路

FUSION

Morton’s of Chicago restaurants All Morton’s of Chicago restaurants serve the best available aged grain-fed beef, as well as fresh fish, Maine lobster, lamb chops and chicken mains. The menus offer generous portions of beef, including a 48-ounce (1,300g) Porterhouse, a 20-ounce (550g) New York Sirloin, and a 12-ounce (340g) Double Cut Filet. Morton’s restaurants are equally renowned for their extensive award-winning wine lists. The fully stocked bar also offers top-shelf spirits, domestic and imported beers and creative cocktails, such as their signature ‘MORtinis’. Shop 15-16, 4/F, Shanghai IFC Mall, 8 Shiji Dadao, by Yincheng Zhong Lu (6075 8888) 世纪大道 8 号 4 楼 15-16 号店 , 近银城中路

Pelham’s Named after Sir Pelham Warren, the former British Consul General who launched the exclusive Shanghai Club for gentlemen in 1910, this restaurant at Bund 2 is a signature modern destination featuring global cuisine with Asian flavor. Surrounded by the stately heritage ambience of Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund, the restaurant emanates warmth, intimacy and elegance without being overly formal. 1/F, 2 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, Waldorf Astoria Club Lobby Level, by Yan'an Dong Lu (6322 9988).

5.30-10pm. 中山东一路 2 号 华尔道夫会所 大堂楼层， 近延安东路

HOTEL BUFFETS Café Reign The all-day restaurant, Café Reign features a spacious and comprehensive open kitchen, offering an authentic Shanghai breakfast buffet, business lunch and a semi-buffet dining experience. Daily 6am-10.30pm. 1/F, Wanda Reign on the Bund, 538 Zhong Shan Dong Er Lu,

by Longtan Lu (5368 8882) 中山东二路 538 号 , 近 龙潭路

Mercedes me Store, The Bund This culinary spinoff courtesy of the luxury German automaker offers creative fusion international cuisine with the theme of ‘Respect the Mother Nature.’

Perfect for guests seeking a novel and refined dining experience, the ambiance and dishes showcase a balance between presentation and gastronomic aptitude. Sun-Wed 10am-10pm, Thu-Sat 10am- 2am. (6033 5833). L1, N3 Bldg, North, Bund Finance Center, 600 Zhongshan 2nd Road(E), Huangpu District, Shanghai, China 200010 中山东二路 600 号外滩金融中心北区 N3 栋 一层 , 近枫泾路 200010

GERMAN Paulaner Brauhaus Enjoy Bavarian food (and more importantly, beer) in a warm, wellpopulated atmosphere. 1) House19-20, North Block Xintiandi, Lane181 Taicang Lu, by Madang Lu (6320 3935) Daily: 11am-2am www.bln.com. cn 2) 2967 Lujiazui Xi Lu, by Binjiang Da Dao (6888 3935) Sun-Thu: 11am-1am; Fri-Sat: 11am2am 3) 3/F, 555 Shibo Da Dao, by Guozhan Lu (2206 0555) Sun-Thurs: 11am-10pm; Fri-Sat: 11am-12am hellauer@bln.com.cn 1) 太仓路 181 弄新天地北里 19-20 号楼 , 近马当路 2) 陆家嘴西路 2967 号 , 近滨江大道 3) 世博大道 555 号 3 楼 , 近国 展路

C MARKET provides an indulgent and lively culinary experience, allowing to guests to Enjoying indoor or terrace dining in an elegant and gorgeously sun-lit buffet restaurant with show kitchen counters that have a little bit of everything to satisfy any palate. Ranging from bold new cuisines to traditional favourites, sweet treats to spicy dishes, the possibilities at C Market are endless. (5263 9628, cdshh.cmarket@ cordishotels.com, WeChat: CordisHongqiao, http://www.cordishotels.com/sc/shanghaihongqiao/restaurants-and-bars/c-market/) Breakfast: 6.30-10.30 am daily; Lunch: 11.30 am-2 pm (Mon-Fri), 11.30 am - 2.30 pm (Sat & Sun); Dinner: 6-9.30 pm daily; A La Carte: 6.3010.30 pm. Ground Floor, 333 Shenhong Lu, by Suhong Lu 申虹路 333 号 G 层，近苏虹路 Five Live: Serving daily breakfast and dinner buffets, a la carte menu and extravagant Sunday Brunches, Five Live All Day Dining welcomes guests and gastronomes into a compelling cooking theater. An array of local Shanghainese, regional Chinese and international cuisines are prepared at five interactive cooking stations, including fresh seafood on ice, a grill and carving station, specialty noodles and dumplings, soup and Taiwanese hotpot, a Mediterranean kitchen and a dessert counter. INTERCONTINENTAL SHANGHAI NECC, 1700 Zhuguang Lu, by Yinggang Dong Lu (National Exhibition Convention Center, Gate 3) (6700 1888-6028) 国家会展中心洲

WYNDHAM GRAND PLAZA ROYALE KAICHENG IN ANJI This Luxurious Resort is a Beautiful Escape from the City The Wyndham Grand Plaza Royale Kaicheng, the most luxurious out of all the Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, just opened in the picturesque city of Anji. Surrounded by beautiful mountains, crystal clear waterfalls and the stunning Anji Bamboo National Forest, the resort is a relaxing escape from city life.

Once inside, guests find that the resort spares no luxury. Each room is spacious, elegant and comes with personal butler services. From each room’s balcony, guests can gaze upon a 9,000 square meter lake and the hotel’s lush 1,500 square meter lawn.

If relaxing in the room isn’t your cup of tea, there is a fitness center, card and chess room, kid’s playground, KTV room, wine and cigar bar, 2,000-square-meter putting green and more.

Mealtimes are also no exception from the resort’s decadence. The Constellation All-Day Dining Restaurant provides a buffet of various dishes in a more casual atmosphere. However, despite the informal vibe, the food is delicious and will delight and satisfy all palates.

For those looking for a fancier dining experience, there is the Lotus Garden Chinese Restaurant. Its elegantly carved ceiling, gourmet cuisine, and 19 VIP rooms makes it perfect for a romantic evening or professional meal.

Seeking a lavish getaway from busy city life? A stay at the Wyndham Grand Plaza Royale Kaicheng in Anji is just what you need. Whether you simply want to enjoy the scenery and take advantage of what the hotel has to offer or explore Anji’s beautiful surroundings this resort will leave you well-rested and satisfied.

> 128 Fenghua Lu, Changshuo Jiedao, Anji, Zhejiang, 浙江安吉县昌硕街道丰华路128号 (wyndhampr.com, 572 521 0888)

际酒店 , 诸光路 1700 号国家会展中心 3 号门，近盈港 东路）

Yi Café A buffet restaurant, Yi Café offers a vibrant selection of international and local favorites for you and your families and friends, presented by our team of passionate chefs. With eleven culinary theatres – featuring Chinese, Western, South-East Asian, Japanese and European cuisine in an interactive marketplace environment – diners will enjoy an unparalleled culinary showcase. 2/F, Grand Tower, Pudong Shangri-La, 33 Fucheng Lu, by Lujiazui Huan Lu (2828 6888), Open daily, 11.30am-2.30pm, 5:3010pm. fbreservation.slpu@shangri-la.com, www. shangri-la.com/shanghai/pudongshangrila. 富城路 33 号，近陆家嘴环路

INDIAN Bhoomi stores One stop destination where a wide range of Indian & Pakistani food products are served. 266 Yaohong Lu, by Hongsong Dong Lu, Minhang district, (2428 3400) Mon-Sat 9.30am-9.30pm, Sunday 2-7pm 闵行区姚虹路 266 号 , 近红松东路

Roof 325 Located at the top of the Shanghai History Museum, one of the most iconic locations of the city, Roof 325 serves a menu of globally influenced dishes prepared with traditional and modern techniques and the freshest ingredients.

ITALIAN Acqua offers an inspired menu that captures the spirit of Italian dining. The open kitchen and

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oven are a focal point of the restaurant’s dining experience. Guests will also enjoy the large indoor aquarium and stunning views over the Huangpu River. With daily lunch and dinner service, Acqua is always a good choice to enjoy a delicious meal.

(3867 9192) Lunch: 11.30am -2.30pm; Dinner: 6-10.30pm. 2/F, Grand Kempinski Hotel, 1288 Lujiazui Huan Lu, by Baibu Jie 陆家嘴环路 1288 号

and quality to the table. The poultry, pork and seafood are carefully selected from free range sources that are certified and traceable.Daily 7am10pm;Sunday brunch 11am-3pm. Former French Concession>357 Jianguo Xi Lu, by Taiyuan Lu (3338 4660) thoughtforfood@livingoctave.com. www.livingoctave.com 建国西路 357 号 , 近太原路

上海凯宾斯基大酒店 2 楼，近百步街

MODERN

2222) Mon-Fri: 11am -2.30pm, 5.30pm -10pm; weekends: 11am -10pm 3) 1-L206, The Place, 100 Zunyi Lu, by Tianshan Lu 11am-10pm (5291 0907) www.phorealgroup.cn 4) Hongkong Plaza.

S2-11 Hongkong Plaza, 283 Huaihai Zhong Lu,

by Huangpi Nan Lu (6313 8927) 11am-10pm 5) S07, 4/F, Takashimaya Department Store,1438 Hongqiao Lu, by Manao Lu (6278 3277) 10am21.30pm 1) 富民路 166 号 , 近长乐路 2) 复兴中路 1465 号 , 近淮海中路 3) 南京西路 1515 号嘉里中心 SB1-12, 近常德路 4) 虹桥南丰城南区 1 期 -L206, 遵 义路 100 号 , 近天山路 5) 淮海中路 283 号，香港广 场南座 2-11 室 , 近黄陂南路 6) 虹桥路 1438 号高岛 屋商场 4 楼 07 室 近玛瑙路

URBAN Café The award-winning all-day restaurant URBAN Café showcases flavors that are synonymous with Southeast Asia. The culinary team maintains the fresh burst that is the essence of Southeast Asian dining culture by using premium seafood, meat, and seasonal greens. 1/ F, The Sukhothai Shanghai, 380 Weihai Road by Shimen Yi Lu (5237 8888) 威海路 380 号 1 层 , 近 石门一路

2/F, 566 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Chengdu Nan Lu 淮海中路 566 号 2 楼，近成都南路 (6315 2037)

Camelia Offering a range of authentic Italian dishes perfect for all occasions like a business lunch or a gathering with friends and family, at the Four Seasons Hotel Pudong’s Camelia, you can experience what the Italians call ‘la dolce vita.’ Lunch: 11.30am-2.30pm; Dinner: 5.3010pm. (2036 1300). 1/F, Four Seasons Hotel Pudong, Shanghai, 210 Shiji Dadao, by Lujiazui Huan Lu. 世纪大道 210 号上海浦东四季酒店一楼 , 近 陆家嘴环路

ISOLA means “little island” in Italian, which expresses a rich marine culture in Mediterranean sea around Italy and was inspired by original Italian food. Room 17, 4/F, 8 Shiji Dadao, by Lujiazui Huan Lu lunch: 11.30am-2.30pm, afternoon tea: 3-5pm; dinner: 6-10.30pm 世纪大 道 8 号上海国金中心 L4 楼 17 号铺 , 近陆家嘴环路

La Scala Led by Michelin-starred guest chef Theodor Falser and Chef de Cuisine Stefano Sanna, La Scala places emphasis on crafting innovative Italian cuisine that prizes authenticity, refined quality and sustainability. La Scala is a journey of discovery and innovation – through presenting wholesome ingredients in its purest form, thoughtful flavor pairing with unexpected twists to traditional recipes, and artful presentations that touch on the restaurant’s culinary philosophy, each recipe brings attention to sustainable and local sourcing, zero waste and zero frozen and processed ingredients, paying homage to food, land and its people. 1/F, The Sukhothai Shanghai, 380 Weihai Road by Shimen Yi Lu (5237 8888) 威海路 380 号 1 层 , 近石门一路 VA BENE in shanghai is a modern Italian restaurant with new designed dining environment and extraordinary Italian food thath combines tradition and innovation. 1/F, No 7, Lane 181 Taicang Lu, by Huangpi Nan Lu 11am-midnight 太仓路 181 弄新天地北里 7 号楼一层 , 近黄陂南路

MEDITERRANEAN Calypso Restaurant & Lounge The Calypso.

Located in the hotel’s piazza, the eye-catching two-storey bamboo-clad glass-roof building brings Mediterranean cuisine to the doorstep of guests and residents. Roof terrace also available.

This is topped off with DJ music, creating the epitome of a relaxed ambience. Restaurant Open Hour: 11am to 11pm; Terrace Lounge Open Hour: Non-Winter Season (Mar – Nov) 2.30pm to 1am (Mon - Thurs); 2.30pm to 1.30am (Fri & Sat); 12pm to 1am (Sun). Winter Season (Dec - Feb) 2.30pm to 11pm (Mon - Thurs), 2.30pm to 12midnight (Fri & Sat), 12pm to 11pm(Sun).

(86 21) 2203 8889. Jing An Kerry Center Piazza, 1218 Middle Yan’an Road, Jing An Kerry Centre on West Nanjing Road, Shanghai. 延安中路 1218 号 南京西路静安嘉里中心南区广场

Thought For Food is the flagship restaurant inside The Living Room by Octave, open daily for breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch serving tasting menus, sharing plates and quick meals that all feature responsibly and honestly sourced ingredients.Vegetables are sourced from certified organic farms and their own rooftop garden - fully traceable to ensure safety

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The Spot Bar & Restaurant Since opened in Sep 2006, the Spot Bar and Restaurant has been home of many expats away from home. The menu introduces delicious food items as well as the Spot’s signature dishes at reasonable prices.

With a warm ambiance, it’s an exciting place where you get to meet friendly people.1) 2/F, 329 Tongren Lu, by Nanjing Lu (www.thespot.com.cn) 2) 152 Tongren Lu, by Nanjing Xi Lu 1) 铜仁路 329 号 2 楼，近南阳路 2) 铜仁路 152 号 , 近南京西路

URBAN Lounge presents a curated collection of global gins and premier tonics from around the world. The signature herb trolley is also a wellness alternative, featuring 29 specialty tea blends and over 8 seasonal organic fresh herbs.

The Sukhothai Shanghai, 380 Weihai Road by Shimen Yi Lu (5237 8888) 威海路 380 号 1 层 , 近 石门一路

PIZZA PizzaExpress 1) 380 Huangpi Nan Lu, by Xingye Lu (5383 3999) Sun-Thurs: 11.30am-11pm; Fri & Sat: 11am-11pm info@pizzamarzano.cn www.pizzamarzano.cn 2) Suite 107, Shanghai Center,1376 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Xikang Lu (6289 8733) Daily 11am-11pm info@pizzamarzano. cn 3) No.1, Unit 111, 570 Yong Jia Lu, by Yue Yang Lu (6467 8898) Sun-Thurs: 12-11pm; Fri&Sat: 11am-11pm info@pizzamarzano.cn 4) 507B/C, 5/F Grand Gateway, 1 Hongqiao Lu, by Huashan Lu (6447 8880) Daily 10am-10pm info@ pizzamarzano.cn 5) Unit 403, 4/F, K11 Art Mall, 300 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Huangpi Nan Lu 1) 黄 陂南路 380 号 , 近兴业路 2) 南京西路 1376 号上海商 城西峰 107 号 , 近西康路 3) 永嘉路 570 号 111 单元 1 号楼 , 近岳阳路 4) 虹桥路 1 号港汇广场 5 层 507B/C, 近华山路 5）淮海中路 300 号 K11 购物艺术中心 403 号铺 , 近黄陂南路

SOUTHEAST ASIAN Coconut Paradise This cozy, Modern-Thai style house offers casual dining with lots of attention to southeast Asian detail with soft light,Dark teak wood and a faint hint of incense.The spicy beef lettuce wraps sprinkled with fresh mint make a perfect starter for the shrimp Pad Thai, also have the best curry cuisine .1) 38 Fumin Lu, by Yan’an Zhong Lu (6248 1998) 2) 2/F, 378 Wukang Lu, by Hunan Lu (5424 5886) Daily 11.30am-2pm; 5.309.30pm coconutparadise38@gmail.com www. lostheaven.com.cn/main.html1) 富民路 38 号 , 近延 安中路 2) 武康路 378 号 2 楼 , 近湖南路

Greyhound Café focuses on innovation of a trendy dining experience and fine culinary skills.

Having turned into a modern Thailand restaurant, it provides authentic yet traditional Thai cuisine in a fine-dining environment. 1) Room5, 1/F, Jing’an Kerry Center, 1515 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Changde Lu 11am-10pm 2) Room 503 5/F, 999 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Shaanxi Nan Lu 11am-10pm 3) 02A,1/F,22,23 Xintiandi Beili, Lane 181 Taicang Lu, by Huangpi Nan Lu 11am-11pm (Sun-Thu) 11am-2am (Fri-Sat) 1) 南京西路 1515 号静安嘉里中 心南区 1 层 05 号 , 近常德路 2) 淮海中路 999 号环贸 iapm 商场 L5-503 室 , 近陕西南路 3) 太仓路 181 弄 上海新天地北里 22,23 号 1 层 02A 单元 , 近黄陂南路

Pho Store Owned by an Australian Vietnamese, the Pho Store offers Vietnamese street-flavor phos in a cozy and trendy environment. 118 Xikang Lu, by Nanyang Lu daily 11am-10pm (6215 5534) 西康路 118 号 , 近南阳路 Pho Real Some of Shanghai’s finest pho and Bánh mì, with high-quality ingredients and a young, hip environment. 1) 166 Fumin Lu, by Changle Lu (5403 8110) Mon-Fri: 11am -2 pm, 5.30pm -10pm; weekends: 11am -10pm 2) 1465 Fuxing Zhong Lu by Huaihai Zhong Lu (6437

衡山路 199 号 2 楼 2201, 近永嘉路

Pintxos Numbers of meats and seafood are imported from Spain to ensure the most authentic Spanish cuisine for every customer. In addition to the excellent quality of raw materials, the process is made simple and fast in the stylish minimalist restaurant.

Pudong Kerry: 1378 Huamu Lu, Room B104, Kerry Centre, by Fangdian Lu (5858 0617) 2) Jingan Kerry: 1515 Nanjing Xi Lu, B1, Room 10, Jing'an Kerry Centre, by Changde Lu (6173 7983) 1) 花木路 1378 号嘉里中心 B104, 近芳甸路 2) 南京 西路 1515 号静安嘉里中心 B1 楼 10 室 , 近常德路

STEAKHOUSES Ai Fiori offers classic Venetian flavors with a modern twist for relaxed dining concept ideal for casual dates, group dining or private events. It has direct ties to the world-renowned Ristorante Da Ivo in Venice. Located on the bustling corner of Chengdu Nan Lu and Huaihai Zhong Lu, Ai Fiori is just minutes away from popular entertainment hubs Found 158 and Xintiandi.

Vargas. This time he cooks food of his heritage: Peruvian. COLCA is a restaurant & bar specializing in seafood and grilled meats. It also features the first Pisco Bar in China with a wide range of pisco cocktails. Tucked into a new complex at Hengshan Lu, the restaurant boasts highceilinged interiors and a beautiful outdoor terrace. Dinner: Tue-Sun 5.30pm-1am; Weekend Brunch: 11am-4pm, close on Monday. Rm2201, 2/F, 199 Hengshan Lu, by Yongjia Lu (5401 5366)

CHAR Dining This modern steakhouse has position itself as a destination for premium quality Australian beef and sea food products.

Its spectacular bund views, urban interior design, and International recognized Chef Willmer Colmenares has made this location a “must try” dining destination in the city. The menu presents classics with a twist; Boasting one the largest steak selection available in Shanghai.

Starting from their grass fed products from Tasmania, to their grain fed 250days tomahawk or their selection of Wagyu products. Including the award winning Blackmore full blood Wagyu 9+ recognized as one of the best in the market.

29-31F Hotel Indigo Shanghai on the bund, 585 Zhongshan Dong Er lu, by Dongmen Lu (3302 9995), 5:30pm until late, kitchen close at 10:30pm. Bar, 17:00pm-late. www.char-thebund. com 中山东二路 585 号 29-31 楼，近东门路 JW’s California Grill Located on the 40th floor above Shanghai's stunning skyline, the relaxed and classy setting offers refined lifestyle dining with seasonal, market fresh cuisine using premium products cooked to perfection. Discover sophisticated chef-crafted cuisine in the main area or enjoy exclusivity in the private room among friends or business partners. 40/F, JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai Tomorrow Square, 399 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Huangpi Nan Lu (5359 4969, www.jwmarriottshanghai.com) 上海明天广场 JW 万豪酒店 40 楼，南京西路 399 号，近黄陂北路

Morton's Steak and Seafood Grille In addition to the finest grain-fed wet aged beef for which the classic steakhouse is known around the world, this new concept for Morton’s focuses on premium oysters including a rotating selection of fresh oysters from the United States, France, Australia and New Zealand. An extensive selection of generous seafood mains on the menu showcase pan-Asian influences. As always, there are also many side dishes and indulgent desserts, plus a sophisticated menu of fine wines, spirits and cocktails. L4-403, iapm Mall, 999 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Shaanxi Nan Lu (6067 7888) 淮海中 路 999 号 , 近陕西南路

The 1515 WEST Chophouse & Bar Meat lovers will be delighted by the restaurant’s generous portioning philosophy. The house butcher presents signature prime cuts which are cut and weighed on an old-fashioned scale on the table and sent straight to the grill. Restaurant Open Hour: Lunch from 11.30am to 2.30pm; Dinner from 6pm to 10.30pm. (86 21) 2203 8889. 4/F, Jing An Shangri-La, West Shanghai, 1218 Yan’an Zhong, by Tongren Lu. 静安香格里拉大酒店四楼， 延安中路 1218 号，近铜仁路 .

The Grill With a central grill, rotisserie and a large built-in marble displaying the freshest seafood, it is a contemporary and colorful venue for guests in search of the freshest seafood and succulent prime grade meats grilled right in front of them in the open kitchen. 56/F Jin Mao Tower, Grand Hyatt Shanghai, 88 Shiji Dadao, by Dongtai Lu (5047 1234) Lunch: Daily 11.30am2.30pm; Dinner: Daily 5.30-10.30pm 世纪大道 88 号金茂君悦大酒店 56 楼 , 近东泰路

SPANISH Albero Enjoy Albero’s innovative Spanish tapas menu, ideal for sharing with friends in a relaxed atmosphere. The restaurant is decorated in an Andalusian style with sedimentary rock from the Huangpu River. (3867 9196) Lunch: 12pm-3pm; Dinner: 6-10pm. 2/F, Grand Kempinski Hotel, 1288 Lujiazui Huan Lu, by Baibu Jie 陆家嘴环路 1288 号上海凯宾斯基大酒店 2 楼，近百步街

COLCA COLCA is the latest restaurant of celebrity chef & serial restaurateur Eduardo

Tapas & Lounge The food at Azul is created

by Eduardo Vargas, mixed with Spanish and Mediterranean cuisine. During the last 14 years, the cuisine has been diversified with flavors, herbs, and great quality of ingredients, making Azul until today one of the best LatinMediterranean restaurants in Shanghai. 8/F, Ferguson Lane, 378 Wukang Lu, by Tai’an Lu (5405 2252) 武康路 378 号武康庭 8 楼 , 近泰安路

SPECIALITY FOOD SHOPS Green & Safe With an organic farm in Kunshan, this organic store provides daily delivered vegetables and a variety of local and imported organic goods, such as organic extra virgin olive oil, white and red balsamic vinegar, organic pasta, muesli and more. 1) 6 Dongping Lu, by Hengshan Lu 5465 1288, 1/F: 8am-10pm; 2/ F: 6.30pm-12am 2) 2) 4/F, 1438 Hongqiao Lu,

by Hongbaoshi Lu 10am–9.30pm 3) 4/F, 1601 Nanjing Xi Lu (6258 8777) 1) 东平路 6 号 , 近衡山 路 2) 虹桥路 1438 号 4 楼 , 近红宝石路 3) 南京西路 1601 号 4 楼 B 区

Swiss Butchery brings you a world-class meat experience, offering a wide variety of highquality meat products. Expect freshly imported meat and delicacies like Italian and Spanish hams, European cheeses and fine seafood. All products are handled according to the most stringent food safety and hygiene standards and are available online or in any of their four physical locations. 1) 3187 Hongmei Lu, by Hongsong Lu, 5223 7301 2) 86 Wulumuqi Zhong Lu, by Changle Lu, 5450 0068 3) 262 Baihua Lu, by Biyun Lu, 5090 6190 4) 219 Jinguang Lu, by Baole Lu, 2613 6986 1) 虹梅路 3187 号，近红松路 2) 乌鲁木齐中路 86 号， 近长乐路 3) 白桦路 262 号，近碧云路 4) 金光路 219，近保乐路 (WeChat: SwissButchery or www. swissbutchery.com)

SUPERMARKET city’super is a large international supermarket specializing in imported products. There is also a selection of imported and domestic fresh produce, including fruit, vegetables, meat, cheese, fish and dairy, alongside a selection of sundries, wine, liquor and canned goods. 1) ifc Store - LG2, 8 Shiji Dadao 2) Shanghai Times Square Store - B1, 99 Huaihai Zhong Lu 3) Shanghai iapm Store - LG1 , 999 Huaihai Zhong Lu 4) HKRI Taikoo Hui store - LG2, 789 Nanjing Xi Lu 5) Shanghai Raffles City Changning Store - (E) B110, 1139 Changning Lu 1) 国金中心店 – 陆家嘴 世纪大道 8 号地下二层 2) 大上海时代广场店 – 淮海 中路 99 号地下一层 3) 环贸广场店 - 淮海中路 999 号 地下一层 4) 兴业太古汇店 - 南京西路 789 号地下二 层 5）长宁来福士店 – 长宁路 1139 号东区地下一层 （400-653-8820, www.citysuper.com.cn）

NIGHTLIFE BARS

Jenny’s Blue Bar Second home to hordes of blokes who regularly stop by for a drink or a home-made snack. A free foosball table, classic rock and a big screen showing ESPN and Star Sports channels. 7 Donghu Lu, by Huaihai Zhong Lu (6415 7019) Daily 1pm-2am jennysbar@ hotmail.com www.jenny-shanghai.com 东湖路 7 号 , 近淮海中路 142 号 , 近南京西路

Logan’s Punch Cashing in on its slogan of being 'China's first punch bar,' Logan's Punch has enjoyed widespread popularity since opening in 2014. Previously housed in Zhang Court, this iteration moved to the up and coming Shaanxi Bei Lu vicinity in 2019. Expect a range of wellmade craft cocktails, sipped alongside a hip crowd of young expats and locals. Mon-Thu

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6pm–2am, Fri–Sat 7pm–late. 479 Wuding Road,

by Shaanxi Bei Lu, 武定路 479 号，近陕西北路

Dinner: Mon-Sat 6-11pm; Club: Wed-Sat 9:30pm-late bookings@m1ntglobal.com www. m1ntglobal.com 福州路 318 号高腾大厦 24 层 , 近汉

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RuiKu Champagne Lounge Located on the rooftop with a big terrace, RuiKu Champagne Lounge boasts a stunning view where patrons get to sip enticing cocktails while swinging with world-famous DJs Daily 10.30pm-Midnight. 21/ F, Wanda Reign on the Bund, 538 Zhong Shan Dong Er Lu, by Longtan Lu (5368 8882) 中山东二 路 538 号 , 近龙潭路

SPORTS BARS

Judy’s Established in 1993, Judy's is the longest running party venue in Shanghai! Have a few drinks, settle on the vibrant party atmosphere and enjoy the house band. Enjoy dancing the night away seven days a week with your favorite party rocking music. Food is available all day until wee hours. 331 Tongren Lu, by Beijing Xi Lu (6289 3715) Daily 11am-late www.judysco.com.cn 铜仁

CAGES: Combined with American dining, baseball batting cages and over ten other sports in nearly 4,000square meters' Jing'an location, CAGES is the spot for you. Whether you are dining with your team or competing for bar game supremacy with your friends, CAGES has you covered. Be sure to contact us about our leagues, including dodgeball, 4v4 soccer, combat archery and more. 9am - 2am daily. Jingan Sports Center, 3/F, 428 Jiangning Lu, by Wuding Lu (3112 2950) 江宁路 428 号 3 楼 , 近武定路

HOTEL BARS

路 331 号，近北京西路

POP Bar influenced by the playfulness, art deco highlights and tropical vibe of cosmopolitan Miami, is a fun and elegant rooftop lounge to enjoy afternoons and nights in good company and funky music. Opening Sunday to Friday from 2:00pm till late; Saturday from 1:00pm till late. 7/ F, 3 Zhong Shan Dong Yi Lu, by Guangdong Lu (6321 0909) www.threeonthebund.com 中山东一 路 3 号 7 楼 , 近广东路

BRU: Open from afternoon until late, BRU is a gastro pub serving casual comfort food, including rotisserie prime meats, fresh seafood and tapas plates accompanied by a wide selection of beers, wines and cocktails. As the name suggests, beer is the highlight with bottled craft beers from around the world and eight premium beers on tap. Communal benches and kegs to share are ideal for groups of colleagues and friends.

Each evening, a live band enhances the stylish ambiance with contemporary and classic tunes.

INTERCONTINENTAL SHANGHAI NECC, 1700 Zhuguang Lu, by Yinggang Dong Lu (National Exhibition Convention Center, Gate 3) (6700 1888-6031) 国家会展中心洲际酒店 , 诸光路 1700 号 国家会展中心 3 号门，近盈港东路

Camelia Bar Perfect for a casual drink after work with friends and colleagues, the Four Seasons Hotel Pudong’s Camelia Bar offers a wide range of whiskeys, wines, champagnes and signature cocktails. The knowledgeable mixologists and bar staff are always on hand to offer recommendations perfect for your palate. 5pm-late. (2036 1300). 1/F, Four Seasons Hotel Pudong, Shanghai, 210 Shiji Dadao, by Lujiazui Huan Lu. 世纪大道 210 号上海浦东四季酒店一楼 , 近陆家嘴环路

Senator Saloon Senator Saloon has the largest selection of Bourbon and Rye in Shanghai.

Cocktails are carefully crafted. The atmosphere is intimate with velvet flock wallpapers and artisan tin ceilings. Popular bar snacks include Mac and Cheese, Pork Belly Sliders, and Chicken Pot Pie. 98 Wuyuan Lu, by Wulumuqi Zhong Lu (5423 1330) 五原路 98 号，近乌鲁木齐中路

CLUBS Bar Rouge Trendsetting nightlife destination Bar Rouge provides a unique nightclub experience in Shanghai. Located at the top of Bund 18, it is the city's go-to venue, offering a unique combination of high style and an unbeatable view of Shanghai's skyline from its spacious terrace. Open daily 6pm until late. 7/F, Bund 18, Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Nanjing Dong Lu (6339 1199, www.barrougeclubs.com). 中山东一路 18 号，近南 京东路

Club Room This gentleman’s club-inspired lounge area at The Shanghai EDITION exudes a sense of warmth and exclusivity. The sophisticated venue features two indulgent lounge areas, a nine-seater bar, as well as a screening room and a karaoke room. 5F, Heritage Building, The Shanghai EDITION, 199 Nanjing Dong Lu, by Jiangxi Zhong Lu (5368 9571). 5pm-2am. 南京东 路 199 号 上海艾迪逊酒店辅楼 5 楼，近江西中路

Electric Circus This club and VIP lounge for Shanghai takes a cue from the Studio 54 tradition with its dramatic lighting, otherworldly interior and signature EDITION cocktail mixology program. Electric Circus will play host to some of the world’s top DJs and performers, and is destined to become a must-visit venue in the Shanghai nightlife scene. 7F, Heritage Building, The Shanghai EDITION, 199 Nanjing Dong Lu, by Jiangxi Zhong Lu (5368 9551). FriSat 10pm-5am. 南京东路 199 号 上海艾迪逊酒店 辅楼 7 楼，近江西中路

M1NT Winner of 2009 Readers’ Choice Award for “Club of the Year”.Join the posh and the poser alike in this quasi exclusive nightclub, where a chic dining room offering up superb Asian inspired fusion and grilled fare are a;sp available. 24/F, 318 Fuzhou Lu, by Hankou Lu (6391 2811) Lunch: Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm;

CHAR bar Classy cocktails and sophisticated setting, best known for its exquisite 270-degree views over The Bund and Pudong skyline. 30/ F, Hotel Indigo Shanghai on the Bund, 585 Zhongshan Dong Er Lu, by Dongmen Lu (3302 9995) Daily 4:30pm-late, www.char-thebund. com 中山东二路 585 号英迪格酒店 30 楼 , 近东门路 Cloud 9 Located on Level 87 of Jin Mao Tower, this sky lounge has magnificent views of the entire city, where guests can enjoy a wide collection of creative cocktails, champagnes and Asian Tapas. The floor-to-ceiling glassed doubleheight section also holds a hide-away mezzanine bar. 87/F Grand Hyatt, Jin Mao Tower, 88 Shiji Dadao, by Dongtai Lu (5049 1234) Mon-Fri 5pm1am; Sat-Sun 2pm-1am 世纪大道 88 号金茂大厦 87 楼 , 近东泰路

Connection 12 Adjacent to the hotel’s swimming pool, the stunning rooftop bar opens up to the evening sky and offers breathtaking panoramic views of the city. Guests can soak up the relaxed setting while choosing from a selection of wines, cocktails and light snacks. Tue- Sat: 5pm-1am Level 12, 333 Shenhong Lu, by Suhong Lu (5263 9999) 申虹路

LA SCALA AT THE SUKHOTHAI SHANGHAI Michelin-Starred Chefs take you on a journey through Italy.

La Scala’s Chef de Cuisine, Stefano Sanna, has created a new a la carte menu that will take your taste buds on a journey through Italy. Each dish in this journey is thoughtfully put together and designed to satisfy all guests.

Appetizers start your journey on the coast. Hokkaido scallops paired with potatoes, Yunnan truffles and yuzu dressing is a good way to begin the meal.

Sanna’s slow cooked salmon, watercress mayonnaise, beetroot, basil and salmon roe is another light and healthy option that is bursting with flavor.

Once out of the sea, your taste buds will be greeted with a 1.2-kilogram T-bone steak. The thick striploin and tenderloin combo is served on a Himalayan rock salt board and paired with potatoes and vegetables. If you’re not a steak lover, oven-roasted spring chicken is another fantastic choice.

Marinated in homemade mustard sauce and finished with rosemary, this dish is sure to tantalize your taste buds. In either case, main dishes are particularly well-suited for sharing among four to six people.

The green apple mousse chocolate crumble, a tribute to Michelin-starred Chef Theodore Falser’s hometown, is a signature dessert that tops off Chef Sanna’s journey through Italy.

For those looking for just a taste of Italy rather than a journey, La Scala’s new lunch menu includes dishes like eggplant Parmigiana and deep fried spinachstuffed pizza dough. Either way, the fare offered at La Scala is perfect for anyone who wants to experience Italian cuisine. > The Sukhothai Shanghai, 1/F, 380 Weihai Road, Jing’an District, Shanghai, 上海静安区 威海路380号上海素凯泰酒店1楼 (sukhothai.com, 5237 8888)

333 号 12 层，虹桥康得思酒店，近苏虹路

Havana Bar Experience Shanghai through the lights and energy of the hotel’s Havana Bar, located on the 30th floor. Take in views of the city while indulging in Royal Mojitos, fine wines and the full bar menu within a relaxed setting.

(3867 8888) Hours: 4pm-1am. 2/F, Grand Kempinski Hotel, 1288 Lujiazui Huan Lu, by Baibu Jie 陆家嘴环路 1288 号上海凯宾斯基大酒店 2 楼，近 百步街

HU Bar & Lounge is Shanghai’s newest nightlife destination and showcases the Best of Shanghai’s Past and Present. HU looks back at the past while embracing the progress and fast-paced evolution Shanghai is known for all while giving its guests towering, iconic and the most amazing views of the city’s skyline from all around. 64F / 65F, 789 Nanjing Dong Lu, by Xizang Nan Lu 南京 东路 789 号 64-65 层 , 近西藏南路 http://www. leroyalmeridienshanghai.com/hubar

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bites. Live DJs and musicians will put you in the mood for indulgence. Martinis take centre stage in the new cocktail menu set to launch in March at Jade on 36. Expect a selection of over 25 curated martinis ranging from light and refreshing to coffee-infused recipes and sweet treats, reimagined with unexpected flavours, alongside a selection of classic cocktails and indulgent nibbles.Happy Hour: Buy-one-get-onefree signature cocktails from 5-7pm daily; Freeflow champagne: Enjoy unlimited champagne every evening from 8-10.30pm at RMB 488++ per person. 36/F Grand Tower, Pudong ShangriLa, 33 Fucheng Lu, by Lujiazui Xi Lu 富城路 33 号 浦东香格里拉大酒店紫金楼，近陆家嘴西路（6882 3636）

Jasmine Lounge The Jasmine Lounge has always been ‘the place’ to socialize while experiencing the finest tea experience and elegant evening cocktails.

A specialty of the Jasmine Lounge is the traditional English style afternoon tea, complete with an extensive selection of teas from different origins, compositions and styles. Saturday Tea Dance experience harks you back to Shanghai’s glamorous golden age. Lobby, Fairmont Peace Hotel, 20 Nanjing Road East by Zhong Shan Dong Yi Road (6138 6886) Afternoon Tea Daily 14:00-18:00 南 京东路 20 号，上海和平饭店大堂，近中山东一路

JW Lounge Bar Popular with high-flyers, this lofty lounge boasts panoramic city views and offers an extensive champagne list, either by the glass or the by bottle. Live music six days a week.

40/F, JW Marriott, 399 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Huangpi Bei Lu (5359 4969-6864) Daily 5pm-2am www. jwmarriottshanghai.com 南京西路 399 号 JW 万豪 酒店 40 楼 , 近黄陂北路

Lobby Bar One of the nine bars of The Shanghai EDITION, the design of the Lobby Bar features bespoke plaster relief artwork inspired by carvings typically observed among Shanghai’s signature Shikumen housing. 1/F, Main Building, The Shanghai EDITION, 199 Nanjing Dong Lu, by Jiangxi Zhong Lu (5368 9851). 6pm-2am. 南京东路199号 上海艾迪逊酒店 主楼1楼，近江西中路

Lobby Lounge With large floor-to-ceiling windows and a crystal chandelier, the Lobby Lounge offers a distinct atmosphere that is perfect for a rendezvous with a wide selection of top and rare whiskeys and fine wines. Daily 8ammidnight, 1/F, Wanda Reign on the Bund, 538 Zhong Shan Dong Er Lu, by Longtan Lu (5368 8882) 中山东二路 538 号 , 近龙潭路

bowls and croquet, daybed seating, as well as the service of a full bar along with food and snacks.

8F, Heritage Building, The Shanghai EDITION, 199 Nanjing Dong Lu, by Jiangxi Zhong Lu (5368 9528). 5pm-2am. 南京东路 199 号 上海艾迪逊酒店 辅楼 8 楼，近江西中路

RuiKu Champagne Lounge Located on the rooftop with a big terrace, RuiKu Champagne Lounge boasts a stunning view where patrons get to sip enticing cocktails while swinging with world-famous DJs Daily 10.30pm-Midnight. 21/ F, Wanda Reign on the Bund, 538 Zhong Shan Dong Er Lu, by Longtan Lu (5368 8882) 中山东二 路 538 号 , 近龙潭路

The Jazz Bar The only address in China for legendary jazz, the Jazz Bar features the oldest jazz band that has been playing in the Fairmont Peace Hotel since 1980. With its relaxed atmosphere and extensive drink menu, it is the perfect place to unwind with Victor Sassoon’s classic cocktails and experience authentic live music. Lobby, Fairmont Peace Hotel, 20 Nanjing Road East by Zhong Shan Dong Yi Road (6138 6886) The Old Jazz Band Daily 18:00-21:45, 21:45-00:30 with the best female vocalist 南京东 路 20 号，上海和平饭店大堂，近中山东一路

The ZUK Bar Filled with vigor and style, this trendy downtown hub is a great social space, guests can relax and indulge in a range of artisanal cocktails created by our mixologists. The Sukhothai Shanghai, 380 Weihai Road by Shimen Yi Lu (5237 8888) 威海路 380 号 1 层 , 近石门一路 The 1515 WEST Bar The Bar provides Champagnes, vermouths, sherries, white wines and a cellar featuring a selection of New World wines and Reds ensure that Wine Sommelier, Jasper Sun always has the best recommendations at hand. Open Hour: 5pm to 1 am (Sun-Thurs)\ 5pm to 1.30am (Fri & Sat). (86 21) 2203 8889.

4/F, Jing An Shangri-La, West Shanghai, 1218 Yan’an Zhong, by Tongren Lu. 静安香格里拉大酒店

pentalounge Every Sunday between 11 am to 4 pm, diners at pentalounge at pentahotel shanghai can enjoy a spiced-up lazy brunch with a new menu and free-flow make-your-own Bloody Mary station. RMB148 per person (or RMB128 for those arriving after 2pm). Level 1, 1525 Dingxi Lu, by Yuyuan Lu (6252 1111 ext.

8100) 定西路 1525 号酒店 1 楼，近愚园路 Punch Room Surrounded by warm, wooden vertical slats, the 35-seat Punch Room provides an intimate and cozy bar lounge atmosphere where guests can enjoy EDITION’s renowned sophisticated cocktail program. 28/F, Main Building, The Shanghai EDITION, 199 Nanjing Dong Lu, by Jiangxi Zhong Lu (5368 9540). 2pm2am. 南京东路 199 号 上海艾迪逊酒店主楼 28 楼， 近江西中路

ROOF Served with panoramic views of Pudong, this open-air lounge area at the rooftop of The Shanghai EDITION offers guests a comfortable and intimate setting where they can enjoy a range of classic and innovative libations made

by EDITION’s mixologists. 29/F, Main Building, The Shanghai EDITION, 199 Nanjing Dong Lu, by Jiangxi Zhong Lu (5368 9537). 2pm-2am. 南京东 路 199 号 上海艾迪逊酒店主楼 29 楼，近江西中路

Roof Garden Composed of a patchwork of brick and lawn terraces of different heights, the roof garden is an urban oasis that mixes Chinese greenery with luscious, tropical horticulture.

The richly planted rooftop features an underthe-stars movie theater, a games area for lawn

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Dream Medical Group Established in 2005, this Shanghai outpost of this Korean cosmetics clinic offers a range of services from skincare to dental care treatments. Operating with international standards, the brand's medical professionals are constantly searching for new technology to upgrade their offerings. Enjoy laser hair removal once with coupon, underarms only. 3/F, Zhongyi Building, 580 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Chengdu Bei Lu www.dreammedical.com.cn TEL/Wechat: 13651969238 南京西路580号仲益大厦A座3楼, 近 成都北路 (136 5196 9238)

Global HealthCare Medical & Dental Center – Puxi Suite 303, Eco City 1788Nanjing Xi Lu, by Wulumuqi Bei Lu (5298 6339, 5298 0593) 南京西 路1788号1788国际中心303室, 近乌鲁木齐北路

Global HealthCare Medical & Dental Center – Pudong Shop 212, Shanghai World Financial Center, 100 Shiji Dadao, by Lujiazui Huan Lu (6877 5093, 6877 5993 ) 世纪大道100号上海环球 金融中心商场212室, 近陆家嘴环路

Shanghai St. Reiss Medical Clinic Founded in 2005, Shanghai St. Reiss Medical Clinic is located in the secluded former French Concession, Donghu Road, is a foreign-related general outpatient medical institutions. Since the inception, we have always been committed to providing patients with high-quality medical services, due to a good environment, attentive and thoughtful doctorpatient communication, careful diagnosis and professional personalized treatment which has received high acclaim from diplomatic and public.

We offer following services: cancer medicine, cardiology, GI medicine, chest medicine, ENT, general surgery, pediatrics, gynecology, neurology, orthopedics, nephrology, psychiatry, psychology, skin dieasem and transplant medicine. Since 2019, Shanghai St. Reiss Medical Clinic set up a sleep center and established a cooperative alliance with the highly acclaimed Mayo Clinic Sleep Center in the US to fully introduce the operational processes and specifications of the Mayo Sleep Center and follow the guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of the American Association of Sleep Medicine (AASM). The Sleep Center is equipped with the world's leading digital wireless polysonography (PSG) monitoring equipment. The center has strong technical team and is led by highly qualified team of specialist physicians (including FRCP, FCCP) and AASM accredited technicians and nurses.Unit A, 19/F, 9 Donghu Lu, by Huaihai Zhong Lu. Mon-Sat, 10am-7pm. (5403 0228, 5403 8088) 东湖路9号19楼A座, 近淮海中路

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堂 , 近广东路

花园饭店 , 茂名南路 58 号 , 近长乐路

Bioscor Shanghai Clinic With over 10 years' experience, Bioscor's team of international docors and skin specialists are committed to provide you with the best level of service for all your cosmetic needs such as Botox, Filler, Pixel, Cutera, Ulthera, Microdermabrasion, Chemical Peel, Vein Therapy and Cosmetic Sugerys. No.5, Lane89 Xingguo Lu, by Hunan Lu (6431 8899) 9am-6pm info@ bioscor.com.cn www.bioscor.com.cn. 兴国路89

pediatrics, obstetrics, gynecology, chiropractic care, traditional Chinese medicine, psychological counseling, specialty care, surgical services, as well as on-site 24-hour emergency service. also conducts CPR and first aid courses bimonthly in English and Chinese. 150 Jimo Lu (24 hour: 5879-9999 or 150-0019-0899 ; care@seimc.com. cn; www.seimc.com.cn) 即墨路 150 号

四楼，延安中路 1218 号，近铜仁路 .

Long Bar Offering a good selection of cocktails, deluxe oysters and premium cigars, legendary Long Bar remains to be a part of the Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund after architectural restoration. Lobby, 2 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Guangdong Lu (6322 9988) Mon-Sat 4pm-1am; Sun 2pm-1am 中山东一路 2 号外滩华尔道夫酒店大 Main Bar Ye Lai Xiang Located in a historic French club, the bar brings back the golden age in an Art Deco style. Fancy a taste of Whiskey and Brandy of your own? Pick from the full list and wait for an exclusive glass of cocktail to be served. Okura Garden Hotel Shanghai, 58 Mao Ming Nan Lu, by Changle Lu（6415 1111-5217）

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Jiahui Health’s experienced dentists provide dental health services for adults and children, including dental check-ups, fillings, prevention of tooth decay, painless dental pulp treatment, and treatment and protection against periodontal disease. The Dentistry Department also carries out multi-disciplinary collaboration in the hospital, such as working with dermatologists to offer invisalign orthodontics and solutions to skin problems for beauty seekers; working with E.N.T. specialists to help adolescents with problems such as mouth breathing, adenoidal hypertrophy and allergic rhinitis; working with MSK to provide sports lovers a comprehensive range of preventive strategies on sports injury.

1) Jiahui International Hospital, 689 Guiping Lu, by Qinjiang Lu 2) Jiahui Health (Yangpu), 1F/2F, Suite 3, 99 Jiangwancheng Lu, by Yingao Dong Lu 3) Jiahui Health (Jing’an), Suite101, 88 Changshu Lu, by Changle Lu (Mon - Sat, 9am - 6pm, 400 868 3000) 1) 桂平路 689 号，近钦江路 2) 江湾城路 99 号 3 号楼 1-2 层 , 近殷高东路 3) 常熟 路 88 号，近长乐路 (400 868 3000)

BEAUTY Helen Nail Spa A long-time favorite among locals and expats alike, Helen Nail Spa is much more than a nail spa; they have a variety of pampering treatments and excellent waxing services. 1) 120 Nanchang Lu, by Yandang Lu (5383 8957) Daily 10am-10pm 2) No 6, Lane 819 Julu Lu, by Fumin Lu (5403 7802) 3) 70 Shimen yi Lu, by Dagu Lu (6333 7535). 1) 南昌路 120 号 , 近 雁荡路 2) 巨鹿路 819 弄 6 号 , 近富民路 3) 石门一路 70 号，近大沽路

Jiahui Health's an international healthcare provider operating in several downtown locations. Our integrated network includes an international hospital with 24/7 emergency services and a Rabies Prevention Clinic, two medical clinics, a wellness center, and a team of internationally trained physicians. Our services include: emergency care, OB/GYN, family medicine, surgery, pediatrics, dermatology, dentistry, rehabilitation, clinical psychology, and CT/MRI imaging diagnostics, among others.

1) Mon-Sun, 24 h, Jiahui International Hospital, 689 Guiping Lu, by Qinjiang Lu 2) Mon-Sat, 9am-6pm, Jiahui Health (Yangpu), 1F/2F, Suite 3, 99 Jiangwancheng Lu, by Yingao Dong Lu 3) Mon-Sat, 9am - 6pm, Jiahui Health (Jing’an), Suite101, 88 Changshu Lu, by Changle Lu (400 868 3000) 1) 桂平路 689 号，近钦江路 2) 江湾城路 99 号 3 号楼 1-2 层 , 近殷高东路 3) 常熟路 88 号，近长乐路 (400 868 3000) www.jiahui.com/en

Shanghai East International Medical Center A joint venture general hospital providing a comprehensive range of world-class services including family medicine, vaccinations, pediatrics, obstetrics, gynecology, chiropractic care, traditional Chinese medicine, psychological counseling, specialty care, surgical services, as well as on-site 24-hour emergency service. also conducts CPR and first aid courses bimonthly in English and Chinese. 150 Jimo Lu (24 hour: 5879-9999 or 150-0019-0899 ; care@seimc.com. cn; www.seimc.com.cn) 即墨路 150 号

United Family Healthcare (UFH) This experienced, comprehensive, patient-centered caregiver has been providing personalized, internationallevel healthcare in China since 1997. Supporting local and expat individuals and families in Shanghai since 2004 with a wide range of advanced medical services, United Family now has two full-service hospitals and two neighborhood clinics, conveniently located in both Puxi and Pudong. Its Shanghai medical facilities are operated by over 200 highly-experienced full-time doctors from more than 25 different countries and regions, supported by more than 300 nurses.

Visit our website (http://shanghai.ufh.com.cn) to make appointments right on your WeChat through the new Patient Portal, or simply call the Shanghai-wide Appointment Center ：400 639 3900. 1) Shanghai United Family Hospital, 1139 Xianxia Lu, by Qingxi Lu, Open 24/7 2) Shanghai United Family Pudong Hospital, 1598 Xin Jinqiao Lu, by Donglu Lu, Open 24/7 3) United Family Quankou Clinic, 8 Quankou Lu, by Linquan Lu Open Mon-Sat 8.30am-5.30pm, 4) United Family Fengshang Clinic, 689 Yunle Lu, by Jinfeng Lu Open Mon-Sat 9am-5pm 1) 仙霞 路 1139 号 , 近青溪路 2) 新金桥路 1598 号 , 近东陆路 3) 泉口路 8 号 , 近林泉路 4) 运乐路 689 号 , 近金丰 路 , (Appointment Hotline: 400 639 3900)

Shanghai Renai Hospital is the first private hospital in Shanghai. It has over 20 clinical departments with outpatient and inpatient services.

Located in city center with convenient transportation, it is influential throughout the East China region and enjoys a high reputation. Free parking available within hospital compound. Specialties: Family medicine, internal medicine, general surgery, gynecology, E.N.T., T.C.M., dental, vaccination and immunization, dermatology, urology, pediatrics, orthopedics, ophthalmology, cosmetic dermatology, plastic surgery etc. Operation Hours: Mon – Sun 9am-5pm. 127 Caoxi Lu (5489 3781, www.renaihospital.com) 漕溪路 127 号 Shanghai East International Medical Center A joint venture general hospital providing a comprehensive range of world-class services including family medicine, vaccinations,

Shanghai Yosemite Clinic is a full-service clinic providing convenient walk-in medical services

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in Central Pudong. Our team of experienced physicians and nurses are dedicated to practicing according to strict patient safety standards and evidence based medicine. Our services Include: Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Surgery , Orthopedics(Sports Medicine), Dermatology & Medical Cosmetology, Dentistry, Gynecology ,Ophthalmology , Pediatrics, ENT, Vaccination Service, Anesthesiology, Rehabilitation Medicine, Medical Imaging, , Pharmacy, Laboratory, Psychiatry. Daily : Mon-Sat: 9am-9pm Sun: 9am5pm (4008 500 911, www.yosemiteclinic.com) B1-1F, 1398 Fang Dian lu, Pudong, Shanghai 上海

Shanghai EDITION showcases the best wellness and beauty practices, combining authentic Asian treatment traditions with premium therapies, specialized techniques and top-shelf products.. 6/F, Heritage Building, The Shanghai EDITION, 199 Nanjing Dong Lu, by Jiangxi Zhong Lu (5368 9988). 10am11pm. 南京东路 199 号 上海艾迪逊酒店辅楼 6 楼， 近江西中路

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浦东新区芳甸路 1398 号 B1-1F (Plus 乐坊下沉式广 场)

HAIRDRESSERS Peter Salon is a professional, international-standard hair care salon in the heart of Shanghai.Our rock star team of expert English-speaking hair stylists are always at your service. 80 Wulumuqi Zhong Lu, by Anfu Lu,10am-9pm (5419 6757)

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MASSAGE & SPA Dragonfly Shanghai 1) 2/F, 559 Nanchang Lu,

by Shanxi Nan Lu (5456 1318) 2) 206 Xinle Lu, by Fumin Lu (5403 9982) 3) L119, 1378 Huamu Lu,

by Fangdian Lu (2025 2308) 4) 193 Jiaozhou Lu,

by Xinzha Lu (5213 5778) 5) LG2-47 IFC, 8 Shiji Dadao, by Lujiazui Huan Lu (6878 5008) 6) 616 Biyun Lu, by Yunshan Lu (5835 2118) 8) SB105B, B1 South Retail, Jingan Kerry Centre, 1218 Yan'an Zhong Lu, by Changde Lu (6266 0018) 8)Dragonfly @ LuOne B1-11/12, 268 Xujiahui Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai (6266 2378) Madang Road Station, Metro Line 13 (exit 6).

Daily 10:00-24:00 relax@dragonfly.net.cn http:// www.dragonfly.net.cn/ 1) 南昌路 559 号 2 楼 , 近 陕西南路 2) 新乐路 206 号 , 近富民路 3) 花木路 1378 号 L119，近芳甸路 4) 胶州路 193 号 , 近新闸路 5) 世 纪大道 8 号国金中心 LG2-47, 近陆家嘴环路 6) 碧云 路 616 号 , 近云山路 7) 延安中路 1218 号静安嘉里中 心商场南区地下一楼 SB1-05B (25 号商铺 ), 近常德 路 8）悠庭 @ LuOne 上海黄浦区徐家汇路 268 号 LuOne 凯德晶萃广场 B1 层 11/12 号

Dragonfly Suzhou @ Harmony City This chain of contemporary urban retreats offers relaxing massage and beauty services to customers with high expectations. Stepping into an oasis with fusion Asian décor and dim lighting, guests will be surrounded by tranquil sounds, wonderful fragrances and a romantic ambience while they get pampered with signature treatments. (05126763 0486) Harmony City Mall, Room 3210, Third Floor, 269 Wangdun Lu, SIP, Suzhou 苏州工 业园区旺墩路 269 号圆融星座商场 3 楼 3210

Subconscious Day Spa is a relaxing, eco-

friendly, holistic health destination for those seeing to balance mind and soul. 1) Open daily, 10am-midnight, Fumin Branch, 183 Fumin Lu, by Changle Lu (6415 0636) 2) Open daily, 10ammidnight, Dagu Branch, 458 Dagu Lu, by Shimen Yi Lu (6327 1193) 3) Open daily, 10am-10pm, Nanfeng Branch, Rm. 418, North Building, The Place, 100 Zunyi Lu, by Ziyun Xi Lu (6273 0161) 1）富民路 183 号 , 近长乐路 2）大沽路 458 号， 近石门一路 3）遵义路 100 号南丰城北区 418 室，近紫云西路 www.subconsciousdayspa. com

YOGA Karma Life Yoga This large newly renovated high-end studio in Pudong offers a diverse range of styles and classes, including Ashtanga, Anusara, Hot yoga, soft Yin and Basics. The teachers are top notch and international, with world-renowned visiting guest teachers offering workshops and teacher trainings. Classrooms are spacious and bright, and changing areas are clean and stylish. Classes taught in both Chinese and English. 1) 160 Pucheng Lu, by Shangcheng Lu (5882 4388, 150 0003 0588) Daily 9am-10pm info@karmayoga.com.cn www.karmayoga. com.cn 2) 2nd floor, No. 758 South Xizang Lu 1) 浦城路 160 号 , 近商城路 2) 西藏南路 758 号 2 楼

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AUGUST

Horoscopes

Finally, a horoscope that understands your life in China.

By Naomi Lounsbury

Leo

7.23~8.23 With the banning of the Beijing bikini in certain cities, you’re going to be showing off a little less skin this August, Leo. That’s okay though, this is a great chance to replace your ratty, sleeveless Bintang shirt with some classier summer tops.

Sagittarius 11.23~12.21

Despite nearly all your friends having left for summer, August is going to be a very social month for you: cocktail parties, KTV nights and a young professionals’ mixer. Stock up on name cards and condoms and buy yourself a pair of new shoes. If you meet someone whose name starts with the letter ‘T,’ do not add them on WeChat.

Aries

3.21~4.20 Take a couple days off to travel this month, as you’ve become stressed and angry over the past few months of work. If it’s difficult to get days off, you might want to invest in a pair of VR glasses – for mental health purposes.

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Virgo

8.24~9.23 An old friend could be reentering your life soon. Take time to grab coffee or dinner and catch up. Living in China can warp your perspective, but it’s important to stay connected to friends and family.

Capricorn 12.22~1.20

Yo u h ave a rea l p rob l e m w i t h remembering to claim your expenses at work. This month, collect your fapiao and submit them by the deadline.

That’s your money, and let’s be honest, you need every penny you can get this month after that July vacation.

Taurus 4.21~5.21

Side hustles aren’t a bad thing, but be wary of deals that seem too good to be true. If someone offers you a million renminbi to transfer money for them, it’s likely a scam.

Libra

9.24~10.23 You have been spending way too much time glued to your phone. Get out of mobile reception range before your soul is replaced by a 5G cellphone. Go camping. Take a road trip. Hike the local mountains or rice paddies. It is summer, after all.

Aquarius 1.21~2.19

You’re thinking about leaving China.

You’re not sure if it is the air, the nonstop noise or the fact your boss is absolutely insane. We’re willing to bet it’s none of the above, and that you’ll find your ‘second China wind’ once you stop eating stale mantou for breakfast, lunch and dinner every day.

Gemini

5.22~6.21 Try not to make yourself sick because of extra courses or work during the summer. Pay more attention to your diet and overall health, and perhaps drink a little more of that Chinese cure-all — hot water.

Scorpio

10.24~11.22 Your temper may flare this month, provoked by the unrelenting heat or a shifty cabbie or work drama (or all three). Invest in a yoga mat, remember to breath deeply and avoid whiskey while at your weekly pub quiz. And remember: Even if you win a fight in China, chances are you’re still going to jail.

Pisces

2.20~3.20 It’s time for you to take out the garbage (but don’t forget to sort) that has been the last few months. If a relationship has turned into emotional baggage, don’t bother recycling, just toss it out.

Cancer

6.22~7.22 Face it: You got way too worked up over the fact Mulan might be Hakka in the upcoming Disney remake of the classic film. It’s time to stop digesting so much American media and maybe trying watching some Chinese flicks for a change. May we recommend The Wandering Earth .

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